Brentwood group has protected 750 acres -- more than any other California community
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:27:25 GMT

Just a few years ago when the housing market was thriving, farmers and property owners along the agricultural core area near Brentwood envisioned many of its crops and orchards being replaced by homes and subdivisions.

Only the best for baby! Pregnant Alessandra Ambrosio guzzles a green...
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:44:08 GMT

Her sixth month mark is fast approaching, so pregnant Alessandra Ambrosio is making sure that if she is eating for two, she is giving her baby the best nutrients possible.

Residential Fire on Kenter Leaves 600 Without Power
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:44:38 GMT

Updated at 4:45 p.m. with a photo gallery and quotes fom residents. Some 600 Brentwood residents were left without electricity Tuesday after a house fire damaged power lines on the 300 block of North Kenter Avenue, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power representative Maychelle Yee told Patch.

Photos: Maria Shriver's New LA Home
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:44:37 GMT

Maria Shriver moved into a $12.2 million newly renovated mansion in Brentwood, Calif.

Aerobatic pilot amazed at outcome of midair collision
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:16:13 GMT

Veteran aerobatic pilot Julie Clark is the former owner of the plane involved in a midair collison Sunday night.

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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:56:36 GMT

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Plane, copter clip each other over CA, pilots hurt
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:33:27 GMT

' A small plane and a helicopter clipped each other over Northern California Sunday night, forcing both aircraft into emergency landings and leaving the two pilots with minor injuries, officials said.

Taylor Swift Visits A Vocal Coach On February 16, 2012
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:49:49 GMT

Taylor Swift was photographed looking beautiful as she visited a vocal coach in Brentwood, California on February 16, 2012.

Milk for the heart
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:43:14 GMT

As adults we know the benefits of drinking milk, but try explaining that to a kid who doesn't enjoy the taste.

Ed Arnow: Stress makes falling asleep a chore for many
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:33:17 GMT

"How Can I Sleep At Night When My Wife Eats Crackers in Bed?" That was a popular zany song many years ago.

Photo courtesy of Roy Thomas
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:13:45 GMT

Boy Scout Troop 90 of Brentwood recently celebrated Scoutmaster Chris Friedmann's acceptance of the Silver Beaver award, the highest honor a Boy Scout Council can bestow on a Scouter.

Six announce plans to run for Brentwood seats
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:04:07 GMT

With about nine months until the November Brentwood City Council election, it may seem early for some council hopefuls and incumbents to begin announcing their intentions to run, but the local race is quietly gearing up.

Brentwood Police Calls
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:04:06 GMT

The following calls were among those handled by the Brentwood police Jan. 19-23, according to information provided by the Police Department.

Nominate Your Local Champions of Open Government
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:59:20 GMT

Do you know people in Brentwood who have championed local government transparency?A Brentwood Patch is participating in Sunshine Week 2012, which begins on March 11, by promoting the Sunshine Week organization's national Local Heroes contest.

Officials mark Highway 4 transfer
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:26:11 GMT

State Route 4 Bypass Authority Chair Bob Taylor presents Project Manager Dale Dennis with a plaque during Monday's festivities.

Photo courtesy of Corinne Wagner
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:21:37 GMT

In their final competition of the year, the Delta Patriots cheer squad brought the national title back to Brentwood, winning the Performance Cheer Level 3 Division at the Jamz National Championships in Las Vegas.

Old State Route 4 highway transferred to local jurisdictions
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:07:19 GMT

Local, state and federal officials joined yesterday to celebrate the transfer of State Route 4 to the Bypass Road and the relinquishment of the state right-of-way to local control.

Contra Costa District III has had enough of Mary Piepho
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:42:58 GMT

While District III decides if anyone will take on the unenviable task of running against Mary Nejedly Piepho we should remember that Piepho's years on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors have been highlighted by ongoing issues of corruption that are far beyond the norm for a machine politician.

Legal help for immigrants comes to East Contra Costa
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:33:22 GMT

Jose Carlos, of Brentwood, stands on his front porch in Brentwood, Calif. on Monday, Feb.

Help Us Find the Best Brentwood Burger
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:29:02 GMT

Brentwood isn't exactly known as the place to go drudging for hole-in-the-wall food joints, so when Brentwood Patch was asked to participate in a company-wide search for the best burger joint, we had our reservations .