'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.

Suspect arrested in Brentwood New Years Day stabbing

Officers found Robert Panga, 20, of Brentwood, at the scene of the stabbing at the Best Western Brentwood Inn at 8820 Brentwood Boulevard Wednesday and arrested him on suspicion of attempted murder, police said.

Two injured, one seriously, following head-on collision in Brentwood

The collision was reported at 8:32 p.m. at the intersection of Sellers Avenue and Church Road, Battalion Chief Jeff Burris said. One person needed to be extricated from a vehicle and was then airlifted to John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. Another person was transported to a hospital via ground ambulance.

Brentwood driver dies in Sunday morning collision

One driver was killed and one was injured in a three-vehicle accident Sunday morning on Balfour Road near American Avenue by the Deer Ridge Golf Club in Brentwood, CHP - Contra Costa said. A Nissan Altima crossed the solid yellow line and attempted to pass a Mini Cooper traveling eastbound, but clipped it instead.

Contra Costa fire district may start charging for some services

People served by East Contra Costa Fire Protection District may have to start paying for services that other people get for free. The department says they've been operating on a shoestring budget and voters have previously turned down bond measures.

Students protest teacher's transfer

It was standing room only in Brentwood where students turned out to support a teacher at Brentwood's Heritage High School to protest a teacher's transfer. The district said the transfer is for a variety of reasons , but students say the teacher is being punished for taking a knee during a flag-raising ceremony. The district says he was a disruption to the students.

Hairstylists donate tips to Hurricane Harvey victims

With Hurricane Harvey devastating the lives of many and Hurricane Irma threatening to do the same, the hair stylists and the owner of Carol Carey Couture Salon in Brentwood wanted to do their part to help survivors.

Cemetery mix up: Buried at the wrong plot

A Brentwood family is warning others about pre-purchasing plots at a cemetery after their plots were allegedly switched and a loved one was buried in the wrong spot.