Family sues Brentwood over woman's death after run-in with police

The family of Yolanda Ramirez filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Brentwood on Thursday, saying the 72-year-old woman died as a result of being violently taken into custody by police.

Man fatally shot by Brentwood police on Christmas Eve identified

Authorities have identified the man who was shot and killed by Brentwood police during a traffic stop on Christmas Eve.

Man fatally shot by Brentwood police during traffic stop

A man in his 40s was shot and killed by Brentwood police officers Wednesday night after he allegedly grabbed a loaded rifle during a traffic stop, authorities said.

Burglars steal cremated pet remains from Brentwood vet hospital

A veterinary hospital in Brentwood says thieves broke in and stole urns and containers holding the ashes of cremated pets.

Family of woman, 72, says Brentwood police arrest led to her death

The family of a 72-year-old Brentwood woman has filed a wrongful death claim against the city, alleging her arrest in September led to her death.

Lightning starts house fire in Brentwood

Lightning lit up the skies Wednesday night throughout the Bay Area, and firefighters in Brentwood said one such strike caused a house fire when the electricity hit a weather vane on top of the roof. 

Brentwood has nation's longest commute

This California city has the nation's longest commute: 46 minutes.

Vandalism in Brentwood: Police seek person of interest in tire deflations

The City of Brentwood's police department released a photo on Thursday of a person of interest in connection to a series of vandalism incidents that have happened throughout the city. 

Motorcyclist killed in suspected DUI crash in Brentwood

The driver who allegedly crashed into the motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, and police added that drugs "are being considered a possible contributing factor."

Mountain lion slinks past recycling bin near East Bay home

The East Bay city of Brentwood is on alert after video shared by the police department on Tuesday morning shows a mountain lion slinking around in a fenced-off area near a home. 

300 kids show up at Brentwood malls; fights, arrests ensue

More than 300 young people showed up in Brentwood on Friday afternoon, where fights ensued, businesses were ransacked and some of the teens ran in and out of traffic, police said.

Fun things to do this summer in the Bay Area

From hiking the Sunnyvale Bay Trail to riding in a self-driving car across the Golden Gate Bridge, here are some things to do this summer in the Bay Area.

2-alarm fire burns homes in Brentwood

Around 2:45 p.m., the fire department said the fire had been knocked down.

List: Juneteenth events happening in the Bay Area this week

Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in the U.S. Here's a list of events happening in the Bay Area.

2 teens arrested after stolen car chase in Brentwood

Two teens were arrested on Thursday in Brentwood after they allegedly stole a vehicle and led police on a chase, authorities said. 

2 killed in fiery Brentwood head-on crash on Highway 4

Two people died on state Route 4 in Brentwood in a fiery crash made worse in part by the fire created by one of the electric vehicles involved, officials said.