Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Brentwood public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
30 topics in public safety
Police Accountability and Community Trust
Police accountability
Sharps disposal programs
Police accountability and in-custody death
Police department support and accountability
Fire station property negotiations
Lone Oak Road Improvements
Council Decorum
Private Flock Cameras
REACH Project Overview
Consider a Request from Council Member Mendoza to Discuss Private Flock Camera Permitting, Data Access and Removal Authority
recall Diane Burgess
Fire department presentation
Zoom public comment
Fire department presentation / evacuation routes
Yolanda Ramirez incident
Yolanda Ramirez coroner's inquest
Cannabis Facilities and Cultivation
City administration and legal representation
Public Records and City Leadership
Public Records Request
Social Nuisance Ordinance
FY 2026-2028 Operating Budget & Fiscal Forecast
Municipal Workplace Culture and Leadership Concerns
Unlawful, Loud, and Unruly Gatherings Ordinance
Public Records and Police Staffing
Police Accountability and Community Grief
Unhoused Population and Public Safety
Emergency Preparedness & Public Safety
City Leadership and Police Department
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Brentwood from local and regional media.
Brentwood city manager remains on paid leave
Brentwood city manager remains on paid leave
Brentwood City Council candidates make their case on growth, jobs, and leadership at Candidates Forum Monday night
Brentwood City Council candidates make their case on growth, jobs, and leadership at Candidates Forum Monday night
G. Harold Duffey has resigned as Brentwood City Manager
Brentwood City Manager G. Harold Duffey, who had been on paid administrative leave since June, resigned from his role during a closed session meeting on Oct. 16, according to Mayor Susannah Meyer. Meyer reporte...
Oct 20, 2026Brentwood City Manager Resigns With $124K Payout
Brentwood City Manager Resigns With $124K Payout California City News
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Oct 20, 2026Brentwood City Council to hold special meeting on Creekside Park pickleball courts on Monday, Oct. 19
The future of pickleball at Creekside Park could reach a turning point Monday evening. The Brentwood City Council has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m.,
Oct 19, 2026Air taxi simulator coming to Brentwood for November demonstration
The city of Brentwood has issued a press release regarding an upcoming demonstration for an electric taxi set to come to the city on Veterans Day weekend. Read the full press release below.The City of Brentwood...
Oct 17, 2026Brentwood takes another stab at disputed downtown tattoo ordinance
The Brentwood City Council traded barbs during another discussion of downtown tattoo studios during their Oct. 13 meeting. While they ultimately voted 4-1 to allow tattoo studios to operate downtown,
Oct 15, 2026Brentwood City Council Moves Forward With Proposed E-Bike Ordinance
Images provided by Brentwood Police The Brentwood City Council has unanimously agreed to direct city staff to explore a new electric bicycle (e-bike) ordinance aimed at improving public safety, addressing conc...
Oct 14, 2026Brentwood City Council Approves New Home for Historic Vasco Road Flag Barn
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council has approved the transfer of the historic Vasco Road Flag Barn facade to the East Contra Costa Historical Society, where it will be restored and placed on permanent public...
Oct 14, 2026Brentwood Set to Talk City Manager, Again!
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council has called for a special meeting to discuss public employee discipline, dismissal or release—the second week in a row. Last week, City Manager G. Harold Duffey remained on...
Oct 12, 2026Brentwood Set to Discuss Red Barn Façade Relocation
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council is being asked to approve the transfer of the Vasco Road Flag Barn Façade to the East Contra Costa Historical Society. If approved, it would allow for the installation and...
Oct 12, 2026