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Voice of OCReportingAug 20, 2026By 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

Cecilia Hupp

Transportation and Public Works E-bikes Brea

Voice of OCReportingAug 11, 2026By 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

Cecilia Hupp

Government Operations and Politics Brea

ocregister.comReportingAug 7, 2026

Daxon: Jeanette Pohlen inducted as a Brea distinguished athlete - Orange County Register

It probably didn't take long for the Distinguished Brea Athlete Selection Committee, consisting of Mayor Cecilia Hupp... It happened in a ceremony, led...

Cecilia Hupp

Sports and Recreation Athletics Brea

Voice of OCReportingAug 3, 2026By 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

Cecilia Hupp

Commerce Government Operations and Politics Tax-sharing Agreement Big Box Store Brea