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Brea Extends City Attorney Contract After $200k Claims

Brea officials allege city legal counsel overbilled $200,000 for travel time; contract extension approved after allegations surfaced.
WHO: Brea city treasurer and a council member; Brea city legal counsel; Brea city officials
WHAT: City extends the city attorney contract amid allegations of $200,000 overbilling for travel time
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
WHERE: Brea, CA
WHY: Officials allege the city’s legal counsel overbilled $200,000 for travel time to drive in from Los Angeles over the past 10 years.

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