Did you know on this day...

... in 1959 Republican Women of Brea was formed. They played an active role in state and national elections.

Did you know on this day...

... in 1917, all street names in the newly incorporated city of Brea were changed to different types of trees. The names ran in alphabetical order beginning at La Habra Street and were numbered north and south.

Did you know on this day...

... in 1970 the city of Brea began trial uses of motorcycles for traffic enforcement.

Did you know on this day...

... in 1912 Walter Jonson's streak which had began on April 2, 1912 ended. In that time Johnson pitched 56 consecutive scoreless innings and pitched 114 games in which he did not allow his opponents any runs.

History Days

Did you know on this day...

...in 1958 the Brea Rotary Club was officially granted their charter

History Days

Did you know on this day...

... in 1996 Brea Police officers attended the California Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremonies in Sacramento in honor of Detective Danny Valenzuela, who died on May 23,1995.

Did you know on this day...

... in 1925, the American Legion Auxiliary Brea Unit No.181 was organized.

Did you know on this day...

... in 1996 Detective Terry Fincher of the Brea Police Department was struck and killed by a train while searching for evidence along the tracks.

Upcoming Country Fair Steering Committee Meetings 2025

2025 Country Fair Steering Committee MeetingsâŚCommunity Room B at the Civic and Cultural CenterFebruary 27th 8 a.m.March 27th 8 a.m.April 24th 8 a.m.May 22nd 8 a.m.June 26th 8 a.m.July 4th 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (City Hall Park)July 10th Thank you Wrap up Breakfast__________......More

2025 Country Fair Steering Committee MeetingsâŚCommunity Room B at the Civic and Cultural CenterFebruary 27th 8 a.m.March 27th 8 a.m.April 24th 8 a.m.May 22nd 8 a.m.June 26th 8 a.m.July 4th 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (City Hall Park)July 10th Thank you Wrap up Breakfast_____________________________________________From: Steyerman, KristinSent: Thursday, December 5, 2024 2:19 PMTo: '[email protected]' ; Simonoff, Marty ; '[email protected]' ; Megan DuPrey ; Cassandra Apahidean ; [email protected]; Fox, Pat ; Mestas, Jerry ; [email protected]; Covey, Joseph ; [email protected]; Reid, Ashley ; [email protected]; Aulls, Eric ; [email protected]; [email protected]; Randlett, Judy ; Covey, Joseph ; '[email protected]' ; Padilla, Edgar ; [email protected]; [email protected]; 'Esther Im' ; Esparza, Edgar ; [email protected]; Phil McWade ; [email protected]; '[email protected]' ; Hernandez, Carrie ; [email protected]; '[email protected]' ; 'Brea Museum & Historical Society' ; Lamberto ; Keyworth, Lisa ; Gomez, Joey ; Realon, Gill ; [email protected]; Audrie Pagano ; rikhi ; Lauren Martinez ; Olivia Bretzing ; [email protected]; Jatinder Singh ; Alyson Crockett ; [email protected]; Haddad, Christopher ; Pesqueira, Nicole ; Fox, Alva ; Haines, Kevin ; Erika Bernal ; Jennifer Jee ; Harvey, Chris Cc: BreaSpecialEvents Subject: Upcoming Country Fair Steering Committee Meetings 2025Hi Country Fair Steering Committee,I wanted to reach out and express my gratitude for all of you, and the past year of planning our amazing Country Fair! There is so much joy and happiness that we were able to create for OUR community! Thank you!I know it seems so earlyâŚbut also wanted to get these dates on your calendar for 2025. Please save below and I will also work on getting calendar invites out as well.As we branch off into the holiday seasonâŚ.I just wanted to remind everyone to really love on and stay close to your family. I unexpectantly lost my Mom-who was my best friend and person on November 23rd. This has been the most heartbreaking and excruciating loss of my entire life. I know my Mom is with her Lord and Savior and dancing in heavenâŚ.but goshâŚdoes it hurts so much. I donât share this with youâŚ.to make you sad or feel bad for me, I just wanted to share what was on my heart. A reminder to love the people who are still with us, in real time. Donât hold back with people you loveâŚ.give the gifts, say the âI Love Youâ sâ in real time and cherish the precious time we have here on earth. I have attached her Celebration of Life if anyone is interested in attending. No pressure. Just sharing.I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Holidays! Hugs and Shalom my friends!2025 Country Fair Steering Committee MeetingsâŚCommunity Room B at the Civic and Cultural CenterFebruary 27th 8 a.m.March 27th 8 a.m.April 24th 8 a.m.May 22nd 8 a.m.June 26th 8 a.m.July 4th 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (City Hall Park)July 10th Thank you Wrap up Breakfast[cid:[email protected]][cid:[email protected]]Kristin Steyerman, MPASupervisorCommunity Services Department | Special Events and Sister City RelationsP: 714.990.7771 | E: [email protected] | W: www.cityofbrea.netCity of Brea | 1 Civic Center Circle | Brea, California 92821[City of Brea][Facebook][Instagram][YouTube][Twitter]

Community Room B

Did you know on this day...

... in 1995 Detective Danny Valenzuela of the Brea Police Department died after suffering a heart attack while on duty. It was the first "line of duty" death in the department's history.

Did you know on this day...

... in 1975 Peggy Craig died. Ms. Craig was the wife of Brea politician Ted Craig. A rose garden was named in her honor at Craig Park.

Did you know on this day...

...in 1995, Danny Valenzuela, formerly a detective of the Brea Police Department, was buried at Bellevue Cemetery, Ontario. He died of a heart attack while on duty on the 23rd of May. He was the first "line of duty" death in the history of the department.

Did you know on this day...

... in 1928, Brea Investment Co. started a building that housed three business places in order to fill the gap between the Craig Building and the Theater.