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Journalism about California's tracked officials and their legislation — nothing else. Items with no official or bill in our system never reach this feed (person-first relevance). From the curated publisher registry, deduplicated, labeled as Reporting (Tier 3). Filtered to items about Brea.

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Voice of OCReportingBy Spencer Custodio
Brea Doubles E-Bike Fines

Lt. C. Winger gives a presentation to the Brea City Council regarding e-bikes on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 during a council meeting. Credit: JULIE LEOPO, Voice of OC " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Brea-CC-Leopo-2026-1-5-scaled.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> City officials approved doubling e-bike fines to deter reckless e-bike operations; Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate

Voice of OCReportingBy Angelina Hicks
Brea Leaders Commit to Openness on Costco Deal, Deny Talks Violated CA Open Meeting Laws

Brea’s civic center on Aug. 11, 2026. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_1372.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> 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. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate

Voice of OCReportingBy Hosam Elattar, Angelina Hicks
Costco Is Coming to Brea As Concerns Grow Over Controversial Tax-Sharing Agreement

The proposed site of a new Costco along S. Kraemer Blvd. in Brea. Credit: JULIE LEOPO, Voice of OC " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Costco-Brea-Leopo-2026-8134.jpg?fit=771%2C514&ssl=1" /> 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 they are being swindled. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate