MICA 2020 Call for Entries Now Open!

Made in California Call for Entries

One of our most anticipated shows of the year, the 35th Annual Made in California juried exhibition is looking for California based artists working in all mediums!

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Fresh {AIR} - An Artist in Residence Program

December 14 & 15, 2019

12pm-5pm

An artist in residence program, the Brea Gallery invites you to join us in this immersive experience. We encourage all patrons to ask questions, learn something new, and experience the different processes of each artist a...

Watercolor Demonstration Series

$25 each

Join us in seeing five nationally-known watercolor masters discuss their work and careers. Watch as they paint live, ask them questions,  and learn more about their techniques and styles in a lecture format with a  digital presen...

Brea Gallery Wins OC Weekly's Best Art Gallery 2019!

WHOA!Brea Gallery won Reader's AND Editor's Choice in OC Weekly's Best of 2019 for Art Gallery. Thank you to everyone who voted - we are so humbled and excited!

"Curator/gallery director Heather Bowling's work here is consistently bright, thoughtful a...

MICA 2020 Call for Entries Now Open!

Made in California Call for Entries

One of our most anticipated shows of the year, the 35th Annual Made in California juried exhibition is looking for California based artists working in all mediums!

Exhibition Prospectus

Frequently Asked Q...

Fitness Center Holiday Schedule

BCC's hours of operations & closures during the holidays:
CLOSED on Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Limited hours of operations on Dec. 31 from 7 am - 12 pm. Coming soon - modified NYE Group X Schedule. Check back for more details. Happy holidays!

Proud Sponsor of Renew Active

Effective Jan. 1st, we will be accepting Renew Active. Plan holders of an eligible Medicare Advantage Plan insured by UnitedHealthcare can use the Renew Active Program & you will have access to our facility at no cost to you. Call 714-990-7112 for info.

Stage Your Next Event at the Curtis!

We've got the perfect venue for your next event.

Located in the beautiful Brea Civic & Cultural Center, our 199-seat theatre is the ideal venue for theatrical productions, dance recitals, concerts, corporate meetings, and special events. 

A few...

Brea City Council

City Council meetings are held monthly at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center.

57/Lambert Interchange Improvements

Learn about this multi-year Caltrans project and view the latest information on lane closures and traffic conditions.

Administrative Offices Operating Hours

Brea administrative offices have expanded Monday through Thursday hours, open 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Offices are closed on alternating Fridays; with Friday operating hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Welcome to The City of Brea

One of the oldest communities in Orange County, Brea was incorporated in 1917 as the city of oil, oranges, and opportunity.

Community Profile

View Brea's Community Profile to learn more about the City.

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OC Business Journal

View the Orange County Business Journal featuring Brea and its Centennial celebration.

Business Connect

To enhance our connection to our business community, we host a program called Business Connect where the Mayor and City Staff meet with business leaders in Brea to discuss and share information on what is happening in their business environment and how th...

Seniors on the Go! Every Monday and Thursday

New van service available for 60+ Brea residents. $2 per one-way ride, limit to 10 miles within Orange County. Application is required, and reservations must be submitted at least 3 business days in advance. This service is available to go and enjoy commu...

Joyful Giving: A Brea Holiday Tradition

Get in the holiday giving mood! The City of Brea offers a variety of ways to lend a helping hand during the holiday season.Adopt-a-Senior: Help a Brea senior this holiday by participating in the Adopt-a-Senior program. You can brighten the holidays for a ...

Notice of Regular Meeting for North Orange County Cities JPA

Notice is hereby given that the a regular meeting of the North Orange County Cities Joint Powers Authority will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 303 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832 in the Fullerton Council Conference Room.&a...

Celebrate 30 Years of Brea Olinda High School's Relocation to 789 Wildcat Way

Save the date for Tuesday, December 10 at 3:30 p.m. as BOUSD celebrates 30 years of Brea Olinda High School's relocation to 789 Wildcat Way. Brea Olinda High School alumni, current students, staff, and families are invited to celebrate! A time capsule wil...

Brea Fire Department Holiday Toy Drive, November 18-December 20

Help Brea Firefighters make the holidays bright for children in need. Donate new, unwrapped toys to the first annual Brea Fire Department Holiday Toy Drive. Simply drop-off your donations to any Brea Fire Station from November 18 to December 20. Toys will...

Rebate Amount Increases to $3 for MWDOC Turf Removal Program

Base-level rebate amounts for the popular Municipal Water District of Orange County’s (MWDOC) Turf Removal Program have increased from $2 to $3 per square foot of turf grass removed and replaced with climate-appropriate landscape. Rebates are av...

Register for the Brea Police Department's Citizen Academy

Applications are now being accepted for the Brea Police Department's Citizen Academy! The Citizen Academy in a 10-week informational series designed to give citizens an inside, in-depth look at the daily operations of the Brea Police Department. ...

Caltrans Road Project -- SR 142 (Carbon Canyon) March 18-December

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is conducting a a pavement rehabilitation project in Chino Hills on State Route (SR) 142 (Carbon Canyon).  The project is  eastbound and westbound from the Orange County line to Chin...