🌱 Don’t miss Brea’s free July 4 fair and pool day
Brea, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Brea! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Don’t miss Brea’s free July 4 fair and pool day
- How new federal dollars will change school traffic near Laurel Elementary
- How to spot and report hidden spy cameras in Brea yards
Also on today's calendar: Volunteer @ Chino Hills! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• All the ways to celebrate July 4th and America's 250th birthday in Southern California (ocregister.com) — Brea residents can look forward to the free Brea Annual County Fair on July 4, featuring a pancake breakfast, parades, classic cars, and free swimming at the Brea Municipal Plunge. The guide also highlights dozens of other Fourth of July and America 250 celebrations across Southern California, from fireworks cruises to concerts and drone shows. 
• Representative Derek Tran Delivers Over $3 Million in Public Safety Funding for Orange County (fullertonobserver.com) — Brea is set to receive $850,000 in federal funding to upgrade traffic signals around Laurel Elementary School, aiming to give kids and nearby residents safer routes to and from campus. The package is part of over $3 million Congressman Derek Tran secured for public safety projects in Brea, Los Alamitos, and Fountain Valley, including a major expansion of Fountain Valley’s Fire Station 1 and a new Emergency Operations Center in Los Alamitos. Local leaders say the money will significantly improve safety and emergency readiness.
• Brea police issue warning after spying device found in neighborhood bushes (amedpost.com) — Brea police are warning residents after a hidden surveillance camera was found disguised in neighborhood bushes, likely used to monitor homes before burglaries. Officers urge residents to regularly scan their yards and landscaping for unfamiliar devices and to avoid touching anything suspicious. Instead, people should immediately clear the area and call Brea Police at 714-990-7911 so officers can secure and investigate the device safely.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Volunteer @ Chino Hills! →
Chino Hills State Park - Discovery Center Entrance, 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd, Brea
9:00 am -
German Shepherd Rescue of OC Adoption Event →
Dogtopia of Anaheim Hills, 4570 E Eisenhower Cir, Anaheim
11:30 am
Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Brea-Olinda Unified City of Brea Council Chambers
5:30 pm -
Ross Mathews →
Brea Improv, 180 S Brea Blvd, Brea
2:00 pm -
Tumua Tuinei →
Brea Improv, 180 S Brea Blvd, Brea
6:00 pm -
Tommy Davidson →
Brea Improv, 180 S Brea Blvd, Brea
7:30 pm -
July 4th Firecracker Run, Yankee Doodle Dog Show, Parade, Concert & Fireworks 2026: Anaheim →
Canyon High School, 220 S Imperial Hwy, Anaheim
7:00 am -
4th Of July Parade 2026: Villa Park →
Cerro Villa Middle School, 17852 Serrano Ave, Villa Park
8:27 am -
4th Of July Celebration 2026: La Habra →
La Bonita Park, 1440 W Whittier Blvd, La Habra
9:00 am -
July 4th Fitness Run For Fun, Yankee Doodle Dash & Pancake Breakfast 2026: La Palma →
Central Park, 7821 Walker St, La Palma
9:00 am -
July 4th Fireworks at Disneyland 2026 →
Disneyland Park, Anaheim
9:00 am -
Comedy Juice →
Brea Improv, 180 S Brea Blvd, Brea
8:00 pm
Thursday June 25
Sunday June 28
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
Tuesday July 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Strange man taking pictures of things on of my front porch 30 min ago.
Has anyone else seen this guy? I don’t think he realized we have a camera. Not sure if he’s planning to come back and steal something. Looks like a… (Nextdoor Central & Site) - If you are out walking your dog and decide to drop your package off in my trash bin use the right one.
It does not go in the yard waste. I would prefer you take it to your house! At least you did pick it up as you should. (Nextdoor Central & Berry)
- BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 in Brea. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Team Member at CAVA in Brea, California in Brea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brea here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fullerton
- Fullerton Turns the City Into a Stage for Father's Day (fullertonobserver.com)
- Vivot LLC - 731520 - 06/08/2026 (fda.gov)
- Joya Salas Sows Vision for CSUF's Arboretum and Botanical Garden (fullerton.edu)
La Habra
- All Orange County Residents Can Soon Call Into City Council Meetings (voiceofoc.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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