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E-Bikes Aug 07, 2025

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Dan Fenstermaker welcomes back Lieutenant Chris Harvey of the Brea Police Department to talk about electric bikes, also known as e-bikes. Learn about the origins of laws geared towards this newer tech (0:53), what Brea PD is focused on when encountering e-bikes in public (2:03), the different classes of e-bikes and what prospective e-bike shoppers can expect from each of them (3:31), what public and shared spaces e-bikes are legally allowed to be ridden in (9:42) and what educational opportunities are out there for Brea Olinda students and also e-bike violators (11:11).

For more information, visit CityofBrea.gov/EBikes

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Recycling II: Organics Jul 17, 2025

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Dan Fenstermaker sits back down with the Brea Public Works Department’s Recycling Team, Francesca Vivanti & Destiny Garcia, this time to talk about the new Organic Recycling program now in affect. Hear a little history on Organic Recycling in the State of California (1:47), find out what is and is not considered eligible for your organic waste bin (5:43) - with some significant common misconceptions (13:57), how multi-family units and businesses are able to participate in the organics program (18:45), and tips and tricks on how to make your organic recycling habits easier (24:19).

Recycling: What Goes Where? Jul 03, 2025

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Dan Fenstermaker talks trash with the Brea Public Works Department’s Recycling Team, Francesca Vivanti & Destiny Garcia. In part one of this two part topic, learn about the history behind recycling legislation and efforts (2:44), common misconceptions that lead to “wish-cycling” (7:36), what happens to your recyclables once they leave your property (14:37), and what happens if we don’t properly sort our waste (17:33).

For more information visit CityofBrea.gov/RecycleBrea

Building & Safety III: Commercial Jun 05, 2025

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Dan Fenstermaker concludes his conversation with the Brea Building and Safety team (and Friends) as they discuss in detail the process of opening and/or moving a business into the City of Brea. Rounding out this three part series on the heels of Building and Safety Month, learn about the steps involved with commercial projects from checking in with the Planning Division (4:25), submitting your project application to Building and Safety (10:32), who looks at your plans and what they’re looking for (11:25), and the final steps in this process to finally get your project across the finish line (22:27).

Building & Safety II: Residential May 15, 2025

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Dan Fenstermaker continues his conversation with the Brea Building & Safety team, this time discussing the various nuances of residential projects. Learn from Alexis Mendicino and Rogelio Cortes what residential building codes are hiding in plain sight (2:25), the process of putting in a major project like an ADU (6:53) and what the most common misconceptions are regarding residential construction projects and the process involved with them (14:01).

For more information visit the Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Call 714-990-7601 or Email Building@CityofBrea.gov

Building & Safety May 01, 2025

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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), and how to start the permitting process for your own project (12:22).

For more information visit the Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Call 714-990-7601 or Email Building@CityofBrea.gov

Brea's New City Manager Apr 03, 2025

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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 gratitude she feels for being given this opportunity (9:02).

Serving Brea Mar 06, 2025

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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 information about the Brea Volunteen Program (10:42), and Kristin Steyerman and Ashley Reid of the Brea Special Events team update us on Serve Brea, the new year-round volunteer program (16:17).

Wildfires and What to Do Feb 06, 2025

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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 event of a wildfire. Learn important terms often used during wildfire events (3:54), takeaways from the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles (17:09) and what the Brea Fire Department is doing to be proactive (19:43).

For more information visit BreaFire.gov

Holiday Giving Nov 27, 2024

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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 about the “Fired Up for Giving” toy drive put on by the Brea Fire Department (0:57), the “Adopt-a-Family” and the “Wish Tree” programs through the Brea Resource Center, the many food distribution opportunities in Brea (3:38) and the “Angel Tree” program offered through the Brea Senior Center (10:51).

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