Huntington Beach potentially facing millions in fines stemming from a lawsuit against state housing mandates and Brea demanding $5.4 million from a local trash hauler – these are just some of the biggest civic headlines in OC this week.
Category: Brea
Brea is home to about 48,000 people. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, development and how police use surveillance technology.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Brea Wants Trash Company to Help Customer Bills, Pay City $5.4 Million
Brea officials want one of Orange County’s primary trash haulers to pay them over $5 million after labor disputes delayed garbage collection this past summer and in 2021.
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Higher Density Housing Could be Coming to Brea
City Council members initiated a host of zoning code changes that could see more dense housing projects get built as the city tries to meet its state-mandated housing goals.
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Brea Strengthens Firework Ordinance
Brea residents will see firework crackdowns for the upcoming Fourth of July season.
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Brea Expects 300 New Homes to be Built
City council members approved two separate housing developments near the 57 freeway and Imperial HIghway, which total nearly 300 new housing units – from single family homes to two-bedroom apartments.
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Brea Considers Two New Housing Developments
Nearly 300 new housing units could be coming to Brea near the 57 freeway and Imperial Highway as city officials push to meet state-mandated housing numbers.
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180 New Homes Could Soon Come to Brea
A new housing development with roughly 180 homes could replace the old Mercury Insurance buildings near the 57 freeway on Imperial Highway.
Posted inGovernment
Orange County Grapples With New Composting Laws
As cities race toward a state goal of decreasing food waste in landfills, Orange County grapples with how best to educate residents and businesses.
Posted inNORTH COUNTY
North Orange County Could See an Easier Drive Home
Orange County transportation officials are slated to synchronize a series of street signals on Kramer Boulevard/Glassell Street/Grand Avenue corridor that’s expected to ease traffic.
Posted inBrea
Another Orange County City Cracks Down on Homeless Camps
After the Supreme Court overturned a law requiring cities to provide shelter beds before clearing out encampments, Brea City Council took the first steps in tightening their anti-camping laws.
