Attic fire causes estimated $75K in damage to home in Brentwood
A fire this week in Brentwood caused roughly $75,000 in damage to a home, according to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
Amtrak train collides with big rig outside of Brentwood
An Amtrak train smashed into a semi truck causing a extensive damage and a diesel spill. No one was injured but the train had to be evacuated and passengers were loaded onto buses to continue their travels.
Amtrak train collides with dump truck near Brentwood
The accident happened shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday at an unmarked train crossing near Brentwood.
Brentwood police investigating homicide after son stabs father
A 37-year-old Brentwood man died Saturday after being stabbed multiple times, allegedly by his underage son.
Brentwood boy stabs, kills father
The two had got into a physical fight, and the son stabbed the father who later died.
Deadly collision in Brentwood kills 19-year-old
Officers said the driver of the white pickup was cooperating with authorities and there is no indication that drug or alcohol was involved.
Brentwood man arrested after firing shotgun during dispute with girlfriend
Police say the suspect "fired into the ground near the victims feet and fortunately no one was injured."
'Trump house' in Brentwood targeted by angry neighbors; police monitor scene
The home was egged and an SUV parked in the driveway had its windows smashed.
No charges against Brentwood resident who hung 'Sleepy Joe (Cheater)' mannequin from home
Officers responded at about 8:10 a.m. to investigate a report of the mannequin and arrived to find it hanging from the side of a second-story home on Craig Court.
DA files murder charge against Brentwood mother after toddler dies of Fentanyl overdose
Officers at the scene found multiple items of drug paraphernalia on and around the bed she shared with her son, including 13 grams of powdered Fentanyl.
Shooting at Brentwood house party under investigation
Gunfire was reported about 1 a.m. in the area of Albertine Lane at Europena Drive and arriving officers saw several vehicles fleeing.
Three hospitalized after 2-car crash near Brentwood
Firefighters are investigating the possibility alcohol may have been a factor in this accident.
Elevated risk for West Nile virus in Brentwood after more dead birds, mosquitoes test positive
Five of six dead birds testing positive were picked up in Brentwood.
Tampered road sign in Brentwood reads: Don't stop for protesters, Trump 2020
The sign on Marsh Creek Road in Brentwood read: Do not slow for protesters.
Brentwood police chief embraces protesters
In the Bay Area, there have been moments of unity between protestors and police. Over the weekend, police officers reached out to protestors and found common ground.
13-year-old Brentwood boy plays the Star Spangled Banner each night during the shelter-in-place
Collin Lowell began playing the Star Spangled Banner on his trumpet near the beginning of the shelter-in-place. He plays every night at 8 p.m. and gathers quite a crowd.
East county fire officials working to solve funding shortfalls
Helmick and other district officials have been out there for months, talking about how their district is funded, and how that funding is lacking in an area that, over the past 25 years, has gone from almost entirely rural to increasingly urban.
Man arrested for stealing flag from Brentwood newspaper office
A report on social media from the Brentwood Police Department told the tale of the arrest of 39-year-old Carlos Cervantes.
'Gopher bomb' may have started vegetation fire in Brentwood
A vegetation fire that burned about 7 acres Friday afternoon off Deer Valley Road in unincorporated Brentwood appears to have started "due to the use of a 'goper bomb' to eradicate gophers," the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
Man dies in Brentwood solo vehicle crash
The solo-vehicle accident occurred about 5:10 p.m. Saturday. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.