Brea Talks
Listen in to open conversations and get an insider’s look into topics that affect your experiences in the City of Brea. Whether you live, work or play here, we’re bringing you the information you need to better understand your city.
Episodes
30 episodes
Building & Safety
May is Building & Safety Month! Listen in on a round table discussion with Dan Fenstermaker and the City of Brea Building & Safety team about the the history of build & safety codes (5:22), why these codes are so important (9:53), a...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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19:55
Brea's New City Manager
Dan Fenstermaker sits with Brea's new City Manager Kristin Griffith. Get to know Kristin a little more as we hear about her career journey and what led her to this position (3:22), what she loves to do in her spare time (5:59), and the gratitud...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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11:12
Serving Brea
Dan Fenstermaker discusses various volunteering opportunities Brea offers through City sponsored programs. Brea PIO Liz Pharis talks about the annual Mayor’s Youth Award Program (1:35), Victoria Ugarte of the Brea Resource Center gives in...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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29:44
Wildfires and What to Do
Dan Fenstermaker has a round table discussion with members of the Brea Fire Department (Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Lisa Keyworth, Fire Marshal Nicole Pesqueira and Fire Captain Chris Marvin) about what the community should do in the eve...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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32:22
Holiday Giving
Ruben Segura and Dan Fenstermaker talk with Brea staff from the Brea Fire Department, Brea Resource Center and Brea Senior Center to learn about the different opportunities to give back during the holiday season, as well as year-round. Hear abo...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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21:49
Elections
Aimée Matsumoto sits down with Brea Deputy City Clerk Victoria Popescu to discuss the process, regulations and important dates of Brea’s municipal elections. Victoria gives us an inside look into when and how Brea holds its elections and what r...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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17:27
The 2024 State of the City
Listen in as Mayor Christine Marick and Brea’s Executive Staff present the 2024 State of the City. City Manager Bill Gallardo and Deputy City Managers Jason Killebrew and Kristin Griffith give the latest updates regarding the Brea Mall Redevelo...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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15:13
The Future of Brea PD
Dan Fenstermaker and Brea Chief of Police Adam Hawley analyze the evolution of technological advancements in law enforcement, and where the Brea Police Department is headed. Hear about the history of body-worn recording devices (5:33), license ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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46:04
The Role of a City Manager
Liz Pharis talks with Brea’s City Manager Bill Gallardo. Learn about the specific roles of Brea’s top officials and how they work together (1:37), how Brea advocates for the community at higher levels of government (6:04), how Bill got his star...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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19:20
The Brea Gallery
Andrea Carvajal chats with Brea Gallery Director Katie Chidester about the history of the Gallery (1:54), what goes into putting on an exhibition (3:57), how art is chosen to be shown in the Gallery (12:00), how long the process of an exhibitio...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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20:15
Storm Drains
Aimée Matsumoto talks with the City of Brea’s Environmental Services Coordinator Brian Ingallinera about the City’s storm drain system. Learn about when efforts to protect storm run-off began (2:27), the differences between storm drains and sew...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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11:18
Jobs in Local Government
Dan Fenstermaker chats with Brea Human Resources Analyst II Michelle Munoz, as they discuss the various aspects of HR (3:40), the importance of good recruitment strategies (6:13), ever-changing workforce trends (14:45), and what to expect...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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42:30
Cultural Arts
Liz Pharis sits down with Brea Community Services Department Deputy Director Carrie Hernandez and Senior Management Analyst Jenn Colacion. Listen in as the discuss the beginnings of public art in Brea (3:23), why it’s important to invest in the...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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26:57
Public Works
Aimée Matsumoto talks with Brea City Engineer Albert Espinoza about all the different Public Works divisions that affect our daily lives (3:56). Listen in as we play a game of “Is it True?” (5:11), hear about the various traffic projects going ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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20:25
2023 Holiday Special
The Brea Communications and Marketing Team sits down for a round-table discussion on all the great Brea Talks topics from the past year. From the city budget (1:33) to love Brea (4:37) to seasonal safety reminders (8:03) to how you can help the...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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26:50
The HOPE Center
Andrea Carvajal sits down with Soo Kang and Jaime Espitia to talk about the newly opened HOPE Center. Hear about its beginnings (1:50), Brea’s role in North OC Public Safety Collaborative (3:13) and how it’s all funded (6:29). Also, learn...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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13:51
City Planning
To celebrate National Community Planning Month, Aimeé Matsumoto talks with Brea’s Planning Team about the history of planned communities, both globally and locally (0:59), the Brea General Plan and Housing Element (4:50), the importance of prop...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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29:54
Emergency Preparedness
Liz Pharis chats with Brea’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Lisa Keyworth about the history of FEMA’s National Preparedness Month (2:04), how to get your home and your family ready for any disaster (2:50), and how knowing your evacuation p...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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32:26
Special Events
Ruben Segura sits with Kristin Steyerman, a Supervisor in the Community Services Department. Listen in as they discuss all the various annual special events the City hosts (2:28), the rich history of Brea Fest (6:20), what it takes to jug...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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28:50
Summer Safety II
Dan Fenstermaker talks with Brea Police Lieutenant Chris Harvey about ways to protect yourself and your property during the summer. Lieutenant Harvey explains how service call trends change during the summer months (2:40), the level of co...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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14:33
Summer Safety
Aimée Matsumoto sits down with Brea Fire Captain and Paramedic Justin Zuhlke to talk about ways to stay safe during the summer months. Captain Zuhlke explains best practices for friend and family gatherings with pools (2:26), the importance of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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35:33
Summer in the City
Dan Fenstermaker talks with Brea Community Services Supervisor Billy Hutchinson and Curtis Theatre Manager Kris Kataoka about all the great things Brea has to offer throughout the summer. Billy breaks down how Brea handles the influx of s...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:27
Volunteering in the Community
Ruben Segura sits down with Brea Resource Center Supervisor, Cesar Pacheco, as they talk about Brea's history of volunteering (1:38), important partnerships that are crucial to meeting the community's needs (3:35], the many services that the Br...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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15:21
Building the City's Budget
Liz Pharis chats with Brea's Administrative Services Director, Kristin Griffith, and Senior Fiscal Analyst, Alicia Brenner, about the process of constructing the City's Budget. Learn about this year-long process (3:18), who'...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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18:22
Communications & Marketing
The City of Brea Communications & Marketing Team sits down for a round table discussion on their different roles within the organization, (11:25) the revival of this podcast, (15:10) generating community engagement through social media and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:10