Category: Brea

Marijuana Worker Convicted of Killing California Deputy

April 16, 2022
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SOMERSET, Calif.—A marijuana field worker who shot and killed a Northern California sheriff’s deputy was convicted Friday of second-degree murder. Juan Carlos Vasquez-Orozco, 22, also was found guilty of assault with a gun on three other deputies. He could face life in prison when he is sentenced in May. Prosecutors say Vasquez-Orozco killed El Dorado…

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Brea Approves Increase in Salary, Sick Leave for Police Officers

November 8, 2021
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BREA, Calif.—The City of Brea unanimously supported a memorandum Nov. 2 to approve salary increases and relaxed sick leave for its police department. The contracts, which are set to cost over $470,000 over 3.5 years, will allow the city to attract more qualified applicants when hiring new officers and other employees, according to a report…

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Brea Approves Increases in Salary, Sick Leave for Police Officers

November 8, 2021
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BREA, Calif.—The City of Brea unanimously supported a memorandum Nov. 2 to approve salary increases and relaxed sick leave for its police department. The contracts, which are set to cost over $470,000 over 3.5 years, will allow the city to attract more qualified applicants when hiring new officers and other employees, according to a report…

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Seal Beach Centenarian Celebrates a Lifetime of History-Making Moments

July 22, 2021
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When 104-year-old Cliff Pedersen was born, Woodrow Wilson was president and women had yet to have the right to cast their vote. The spry Seal Beach, Calif. war veteran is a walking chronicle of information and experience, a man who has witnessed a lifetime of the tragedies and triumphs that make for a breathtaking compilation…

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Orange County Cities Prepare to Celebrate Independence Day

June 30, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—On July 8, 1776, the first public readings the Declaration of Independence were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square heralded by the ringing of bells and band music. One year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bonfires, bells and fireworks. The annual custom eventually made…

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Brea Police Investigate Traffic Fatality

January 18, 2021
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Police are investigating after a pedestrian in Brea was struck and killed by a vehicle early Jan. 18. The incident happened near Brea Boulevard and Lambert at 4:12 a.m., police said. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are asking anyone with information to contact traffic investigator Josh Horn at 714-990-7640.