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…
On this episode, I chat with Brian Oftedal, candidate for Brentwood City Council District 3. We address not only why he is running, but some of the goofy online rhetoric…
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council denied a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review of Popeye’s. Although Popeye’s was approved by the Planning Commission last month in a 3-2 vote,…
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council will discuss a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review on a Popeye’s drive-through restaurant. The proposed Popeye’s drive-through restaurant and site improvements sits on…
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council agreed to provide $32k in funding for veteran related events and banner programs. Although the funding increase for the upcoming fiscal year is set…
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council will discuss requiring media outlets used by the City or receiving press releases be held to the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics.…
At its Tuesday meeting, the Brentwood City Council agreed to honor Cecy Martinez by naming the Championships Field at the Sand Creek Sports Complex after her. According to the agenda…