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NEW Brea General Plan Available

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 19, 2026 with No Comments

Every jurisdiction (cities and counties) in California is required to have a General Plan. It serves as a visioning document for how and where development should occur over time. Brea’s current General Plan was approved in 2003 and needs to be updated (especially Brea’s Core) since so many changes have accrued: new housing, new laws regarding open space and wildlife corridors, and different kinds of businesses. This plan will shape Brea’s direction for the next 20 years. Conservation starts with … Read More

February 2026 E-Newsletter

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 15, 2026 with No Comments

Great News for the Mountain Lion!! Check out the February 2026 Hills For Everyone E-Newsletter, which includes: ➡️Read the E-Newsletter.➡️Sign Up for the E-Newsletter.

Wildfire Preparedness Workshop

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 5, 2025 with No Comments

Brea to Host Wildfire Preparedness WorkshopThursday, May 29 from 6-8 PM Learn how to make your residence and community safer with the tools, tips, and techniques offered at this event. View the E-Alert

Truth: Tonner Canyon Road

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 12, 2024 with No Comments

HEAR THE TRUTH: In the City of Brea City Council election, two candidates have shown support for a road through Tonner Canyon connecting to the Olinda Alpha Landfill. This is a red herring because the road isn’t possible. RECEIPTS: 1. OC Waste & Recycling deemed Tonner Canyon Road infeasible for multiple reasons during its environmental review of transportation alternatives for the Olinda Alpha Landfill. 2. The City of Brea requested amending the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways to … Read More

Brea is Updating Its General Plan

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 2, 2024 with No Comments

Brea is updating its General Plan — Your Voice is Needed Wednesday, June 5th at 5:30 until 7:30 at City Hall (1 Civic Center Circle, Brea) you can provide your input on the future of the city. What policies do you want included? Where should they apply? Do you support something specific? Maybe you oppose something too? Let you voice be heard. Also, take the survey. Read the E-Alert.