Jake Menez

2 weeks ago | thepress.net | Jake Menez

Brentwood is seeking a long-term solution for unhoused residents camping out on city property. A change to the municipal code that was passed 5-0 by the City Council on April 8 will give local law enforcement the ability to make them leave that area.

4 weeks ago | thepress.net | Jake Menez

The pickleball courts at Creekside Park in Brentwood will soon close at 7 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. after the City Council voted 5-0 to cut the hours as a way to reduce noise levels that are annoying those living near the facility. According to the staff report for the meeting, noise concerns have been a recurring issue for residents living near pickleball courts nationwide, not just in Brentwood.

1 month ago | thepress.net | Jake Menez

The Brentwood Planning Commission voted 4-0 during their March 18 meeting to delay making a decision on the design of Fire Station 94, the proposed fire station to be located on First Street. Commissioner Jeremy Jones recused himself from the discussion, citing the fact that his employer has a building near the proposed site. The vote to pick up the discussion later came just before midnight after more than four hours of deliberating on the topic.

1 month ago | thepress.net | Jake Menez

Brentwood and Oakley residents looking to benefit their community can do so on April 12, when both cities will be hosting their respective days of service. “It’s a great way for families to come out and support their community, “ said Julie Deck, an organizer of the Brentwood event now in its second year. “Coming together to do good helps to create a feeling of community — feelings of friendship and support.”BrentwoodLast year, Brentwood had more than 700 volunteers, according to Deck.

1 month ago | thepress.net | Jake Menez

Brentwood has taken the next step in the construction of the Sand Creek Sports Complex as the council voted 5-0 to award the contract for Phase 1A of the project to Robert Bothman Construction as part of their March 11 meeting. “We are extremely excited to be here tonight presenting this item, which is a project that has been around for 20-plus years,” Parks Maintenance Manager Aaron Wanden said during his presentation for the council.