🌱 Why has Brea built zero affordable homes despite hundreds of new units?
Brea, California Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Brea! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why has Brea built zero affordable homes despite hundreds of new units?
Also on today's calendar: Annual Memorial Day Mass and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Low clouds followed by sun, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Affordable Are Orange County's Newest Homes? (voiceofoc.org) — Brea is singled out as one of several Orange County cities that built no affordable housing from 2021–2024, even though all 707 new units there were above-moderate income. The piece compares Brea’s record with neighboring cities, explains state housing mandates, and highlights how local policies, land constraints, and funding gaps shape what actually gets built across the county. 
📸 Around Brea
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Kristin Key →
Brea Improv, 180 S Brea Blvd, Brea
8:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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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 -
FILING DATE
Brea Museum & Historical Society 495 S Brea Blvd, Brea, CA 92821 -
Volunteer Breakfast - Cafeteria
Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation & Career Exploration Brea, CA 92821
8:00 am -
Mariposa Carnival
Mariposa Elementary School Brea, CA 92821
5:00 pm -
Brea Bonanza Days →
Brea Downtown, 330 W Birch St, Brea
5:30 pm -
Band Concert -
Brea Olinda High School Brea, CA 92821
7:00 pm -
Saturday School
Brea Junior High School Brea, CA 92821
8:00 am -
Annual Memorial Day Mass →
Queen of Heaven Cemetery & Mortuary, 2161 Fullerton Rd, Rowland Heights
10:00 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Monday May 25
📣 Brea Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Signing Day
Sonora High School Fullerton, CA 92833
8:30 am -
Library for All: Card Games & Puzzles →
Rowland Heights Library, 1850 Nogales St, Rowland Heights
10:30 am -
Student Athlete Spring Physicals
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Yorba Linda High School, 19900 Bastanchury Rd, Yorba Linda, CA
4:00 pm -
Colorguard Try-outs
Sonora High School Fullerton, CA 92833
4:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Multi-Color Corporation posted a job opening for Machine Operator (JV 18468) in Fullerton. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper / Sanitation in Fullerton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brea here.
🗞 Nearby News
Placentia
- K-9 Unit Assists in Seizure of 38 Pounds of Methamphetamine During Vehicle Stop (crimevoice.com)
- Podcast Episode 479: Building Better Fruit and Spice Character in Your Beer (beerandbrewing.com)
- Oaks Christian boys lacrosse to play for second CIF-SS championship (vcstar.com)
Fullerton
- Fullerton School District Awarded $525,000 Grant to Expand Student-Built Tiny Home Project (fullertonobserver.com)
- Fullerton Keeps Canceling Meetings While Major City Problems Pile Up (fullertonobserver.com)
- A 2021 Trail Dispute, a Political Donor, and a Police Report (fullertonobserver.com)
Long Beach
- Grand Opening Of Snoop Dogg's Store Postponed Due To Safety Concerns (patch.com)
Ok Brea! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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