As other Orange County cities implement fees for senior shuttle services, the City of Brea looks to keep its transportation programs free and unlimited.
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Brea Residents Demand More Public Records Over Costco Controversy
A law firm representing some residents sent another legal letter to the city, this time demanding the city hands over what residents claim are outstanding public records about the city’s plan to bring a Costco to town.
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Brea Rolls Out Facial Recognition System
Amidst looming public concern of growing surveillance, the Brea Police Department will now be able to analyze faces using new facial recognition software.
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Orange County’s Top Civic Headlines as E-Bike Crackdowns Continue
A state bill that could mandate safety courses for e-bikes is making its way through the legislature, Brea officials doubled the city’s fines for unsafe e-bike riding – these are some of this week’s top civic headlines.
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Brea Doubles E-Bike Fines
City officials approved doubling e-bike fines to deter reckless e-bike operations;
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Brea Extends City Attorney Contract After Allegations of $200k Overbilling
Brea’s elected city treasurer and a council member allege the city’s legal counsel overbilled $200,000 for travel time to drive in from Los Angeles over the past 10 years.
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Brea Leaders Commit to Openness on Costco Deal, Deny Talks Violated CA Open Meeting Laws
City leaders made a commitment to transparency after receiving a complaint from a law firm representing residents but denied allegations of any Brown Act violations.
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Costco Is Coming to Brea As Concerns Grow Over Controversial Tax-Sharing Agreement
Brea leaders approved a tax-sharing agreement with the land owner that paved the way for the big box store and gas station while some residents question if the negotiations violated the state’s open meeting law.
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Brea Rolls Out Airbnb Program Ahead of 2028 Olympics
City council members approved short-term rentals in an attempt to bring in more tax revenue ahead of major tourist events in neighboring cities.
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Brea Leaders Eye Airbnb Pilot Program Ahead of 2028 Olympics
Brea leaders previously prohibited short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo, but ahead of the 2028 Olympics and 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials are eyeing a pilot program to allow up to 100 rentals.
