Brea Talks

City of Brea
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Listen in to open conversations and get an insider’s look into topics that affect your experiences in the City of Brea. Whether you live, work or play here, we’re bringing you the information you need to better understand your city.

  1. 2025. 12. 05.

    Shopping & Dining Brea

    Aimée Matsumoto sits down with Brea Economic Development Manager Melissa Furio and Brea Administrative Services Director Monica Lo to discuss the direct impacts shopping and dining local have on quality of life as well as the quality of a city's services and infrastructure. Hear from Melissa about what Economic Development is exactly (2:09), the history of of these efforts in Brea (4:15), and what makes Brea’s business community unique (6:00). Then, learn from Monica about the fiscal impacts shopping and dining have on the City’s budget, the significance of sales tax regarding revenue (12:43), and the potential discrepancies between online and in-person shopping (14:47). This episode of Brea talks is brought to you by the Brea Line newsletter.  BREA Line is now a fully digital interactive, newsletter, sent directly to your email inbox.  Here, you can stay current on city news and be among the first to register for recreational classes and programs.  To view the latest issue and subscribe to the newsletter, visit cityofbrea.gov/brealine today!

    17분

  2. 2025. 10. 17.

    Yo Gabba Gabba!

    Aimeé Matsumoto and Brea Gallery Director Katie Chidester sit down and discuss National Arts & Humanities Month (1:08), as well as the newest exhibition coming to the Brea Gallery, the Super Art Friends Show (1:31), a collaboration between the City of Brea and Yo Gabba Gabba!  Then, Aimeé and Katie welcome two special guests, Yo Gabba Gabba! creators, Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz.  Hear about the origins of the hit show (2:56), its ties to the City of Brea (9:31), what role Southern California plays in its inspiration (17:31), and what this Brea Gallery exhibition means to its creators (23:43). This episode of Brea talks is brought to you by the Brea Line newsletter.  BREA Line is now a fully digital interactive, newsletter, sent directly to your email inbox.  Here, you can stay current on city news and be among the first to register for recreational classes and programs.  To view the latest issue and subscribe to the newsletter, visit cityofbrea.gov/brealine today!

    36분

  3. 2025. 09. 11.

    The 2025 State of the City

    Listen in as Mayor Blair Stewart and Brea’s Executive Staff present the 2025 State of the City. City Manager Kristin Griffith and Administrative Services Director Monica Lo talk about the recent businesses opening in Brea, as well as the city budget, put together by an award winning Finance Division (1:57). New Fire Chief Dan Mielke and Chief of Police Adam Hawley  discuss the proactive steps being taken in expanding life saving services (6:38) and crime reduction (10:30). Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director Jason Killebrew gives an update on progress toward diverse housing options in the City (15:58), while Public Works Director Michael Ho reminds residents about the renewed street sweeping enforcement as well as the new organics recycling program (19:48). Lastly, Community Services Director Carrie Hernandez shares about the continued success of the HOPE Center and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Brea’s Art in Public Places program (22:59).  This episode of Brea talks is brought to you by the Brea Line newsletter.  BREA Line is now a fully digital interactive, newsletter, sent directly to your email inbox.  Here, you can stay current on city news and be among the first to register for recreational classes and programs.  To view the latest issue and subscribe to the newsletter, visit cityofbrea.gov/brealine today!

    31분

  4. 2025. 08. 07.

    E-Bikes

    Dan Fenstermaker welcomes back Lieutenant Chris Harvey of the Brea Police Department to talk about electric bikes, also known as e-bikes. Learn about the origins of laws geared towards this newer tech (0:53), what Brea PD is focused on when encountering e-bikes in public (2:03), the different classes of e-bikes and what prospective e-bike shoppers can expect from each of them (3:31), what public and shared spaces e-bikes are legally allowed to be ridden in (9:42) and what educational opportunities are out there for Brea Olinda students and also e-bike violators (11:11). For more information, visit CityofBrea.gov/EBikes This episode of Brea Talks is brought to you by the Brea Police Department Citizen Academy. Every Monday evening at 6:15, starting September 8th thru November 3rd, learn about what we are all about at your Brea Police Department, and how it functions from day to day operations to crime scene investigations. It's fun, interactive and just a click away. Applications are on the website, CityofBrea.gov

    17분

  5. 2025. 07. 17.

    Recycling II: Organics

    Dan Fenstermaker sits back down with the Brea Public Works Department’s Recycling Team, Francesca Vivanti & Destiny Garcia, this time to talk about the new Organic Recycling program now in affect.  Hear a little history on Organic Recycling in the State of California (1:47), find out what is and is not considered eligible for your organic waste bin (5:43) - with some significant common misconceptions (13:57),  how multi-family units and businesses are able to participate in the organics program (18:45), and tips and tricks on how to make your organic recycling habits easier (24:19). This episode of Brea Talks is brought to you by the Brea Police Department Citizen Academy. Every Monday evening at 6:15, starting September 8th thru November 3rd, learn about what we are all about at your Brea Police Department, and how it functions from day to day operations to crime scene investigations. It's fun, interactive and just a click away. Applications are on the website, CityofBrea.gov

    34분

  6. 2025. 07. 03.

    Recycling: What Goes Where?

    Dan Fenstermaker talks trash with the Brea Public Works Department’s Recycling Team, Francesca Vivanti & Destiny Garcia.  In part one of this two part topic, learn about the history behind recycling legislation and efforts (2:44), common misconceptions that lead to “wish-cycling” (7:36), what happens to your recyclables once they leave your property (14:37), and what happens if we don’t properly sort our waste (17:33). For more information visit CityofBrea.gov/RecycleBrea This episode of Brea Talks is brought to you by the Brea Police Department Citizen Academy. Every Monday evening at 6:15, starting September 8th thru November 3rd, learn about what we are all about at your Brea Police Department, and how it functions from day to day operations to crime scene investigations. It's fun, interactive and just a click away. Applications are on the website, CityofBrea.gov

    26분

  7. 2025. 06. 05.

    Building & Safety III: Commercial

    Dan Fenstermaker concludes his conversation with the Brea Building and Safety team (and Friends) as they discuss in detail the process of opening and/or moving a business into the City of Brea. Rounding out this three part series on the heels of Building and Safety Month, learn about the steps involved with commercial projects from checking in with the Planning Division (4:25), submitting your project application to Building and Safety (10:32), who looks at your plans and what they’re looking for (11:25), and the final steps in this process to finally get your project across the finish line (22:27). This episode of Brea Talks is brought to you by the Brea Police Department Citizen Academy. Every Monday evening at 6:15, starting September 8th thru November 3rd, learn about what we are all about at your Brea Police Department, and how it functions from day to day operations to crime scene investigations. It's fun, interactive and just a click away. Applications are on the website, CityofBrea.gov

    29분

  8. 2025. 05. 15.

    Building & Safety II: Residential

    Dan Fenstermaker continues his conversation with the Brea Building & Safety team, this time discussing the various nuances of residential projects. Learn from Alexis Mendicino and Rogelio Cortes what residential building codes are hiding in plain sight (2:25), the process of putting in a major project like an ADU (6:53) and what the most common misconceptions are regarding residential construction projects and the process involved with them (14:01). For more information visit the Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Call 714-990-7601 or Email Building@CityofBrea.gov This episode of Brea Talks is brought to you by the Brea Police Department Citizen Academy. Every Monday evening at 6:15, starting September 8th thru November 3rd, learn about what we are all about at your Brea Police Department, and how it functions from day to day operations to crime scene investigations. It's fun, interactive and just a click away. Applications are on the website, CityofBrea.gov

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Listen in to open conversations and get an insider’s look into topics that affect your experiences in the City of Brea. Whether you live, work or play here, we’re bringing you the information you need to better understand your city.

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