Jovita Mendoza

The Brentwood City Council voted to move forward with plans for a new six-court pickleball facility on Elkins Way while directing the immediate closure of the existing courts at Creekside …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council agreed in a 4-0 vote to bring back an item regarding private parties installing and using Flock cameras within the city of Brentwood. Sue …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City council opted not to move forward in displaying “In God We Trust” in the council chambers deeming the motto to be too divisive. The item …

At its July 28 meeting, the Brentwood City Council agreed to have city staff look into evaluating the prohibition of data centers. The future agenda item request was brought forward …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council will review the Design Review and Conditional Use Permit of The Grove at Brentwood. On May 5, the planning commission approved the project in …

Last week, the Brentwood City Council adopted a “unlawful or social nuisance gathering” ordinance to help enforce laws. Mayor Susannah Meyer explained the ordinance was to allow police and staff …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood city council unanimously agreed to hire G. Harold Duffey as its next city manager, but not before scolding the community on their behavior on social media. …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council overturned a decision by its planning commission that will now allow a downtown fire station to be built. The vote came after nearly 5 …

On Tuesday, Brentwood City Council voted in favor of amending the Downtown Specific Plan to allow tattoo studios in Downtown Brentwood. The discussion around allowing tattoo parlors in the downtown …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council was able to cut through the smoke and grandfathered in existing tobacco retailers under its new proposed ordinance. The item will return, again, to …

Last week, the Brentwood Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion (DEBI) Committee agreed to move forward with a Land Acknowledgement that would be read before each city council and planning commission …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council opted to punt its decision on expansion of the downtown farmers market in the City of Brentwood. It was being proposed that the  Pacific Coast …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council approved a contract with Flock for automatic license plate readers and surveillance cameras. This is a two-year agreement at a cost of $240k which …

The long-debated Bridle Gate Community was approved by the Brentwood City Council in a 3-2 vote at its December 10 meeting. The Alternate VTSM includes the development of 269 single-family …

On Tuesday night, the Brentwood City Council selected Pa’Tanisha Pierson in a 3-2 vote to serve as vice mayor for the city of Brentwood. It did not come without controversy …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council agreed to ban car washes and prohibit short-term rentals with in the City of Brentwood. The council agreed Tuesday that for now, gas stations …

You win some and you lose some after reviewing election results and that is how elections go, especially in Contra Costa County. All eyes are on the District 5 Contra …

It seems many in Contra Costa County have taken to the antics of National Politics in an attempt to get every last vote ahead of Tuesday’s election. I can’t blame …

On Tuesday, Father Robert Rien responded to several statements made in a recent video posted by Brentwood Councilmember Jovita Mendoza. The video comes after her husband, Michael Kleeman, crashed a …

The Brentwood City Council got “shady” Tuesday after agreeing to begin the process of creating a pathway for more shade at local parks. The council had two future agenda item …

On Friday, Father Robert Rien issued a statement stating he has not endorsed any candidate and those using his image to give the appearance of his support is doing so …

During a candidates’ forum, Brentwood Councilwoman Jovita Mendoza admitted she still has not signed the Brentwood City Council Code of Conduct. In a June public records request from the city, …

National politics has divided this country for several years which has now trickled down to local Contra Costa County elections as topics often come up in county, council and school …

A written public comment was issued by city staff to the Brentwood City Council this week following an exchange during the Sept. 10 city council meeting. At the Sept. 10 …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council provided direction on a potential new ordinance tackling tobacco regulations within the City of Brentwood. Under a 5-0 vote, the council agreed to implement …