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Category: Opinion


Brentwood Beat: Keep the Ideas – and the Water – Flowing

February 20, 2025

February 20, 2025

There is definitely a “before” and “after” vibe in the air. Before the fire, we were comfortable, complacent. Now we’re...

Brentwood Beat: Before the Next Fire, Let’s Build a Water Pipeline from the Ocean

January 21, 2025

January 21, 2025

In a 2022 Brentwood News column, I proposed building a seawater pipeline from the Pacific Ocean just off the Palisades...

Brentwood Beat: LA County District Attorney Candidate Nathan Hochman Wows ’Em in Brentwood

July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

I’ve never understood political leaders like LA County District Attorney George Gascon, who put personal ideology over practical results.   Gascon...

Letter to the Editor: Criticizing Israeli Policy Is Not Antisemitic

July 10, 2024

July 10, 2024

In the past several months, we’ve seen increasing protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza. We have also seen these protests...

Opinion: Is Brentwood in Danger of Losing Its Farmers Market?

May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

By Carolyn Jordan, Chair, Brentwood Community Council The Brentwood Farmers’ Market at Gretna Green and San Vicente has been with...

Opinion: Toxic Exposure May Impact Veterans’ Health Even Today

April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

By Cristina Johnson  Military service members spend years in hazardous environments unknowingly, often developing fatal illnesses decades after their service....

If You Have a Loved One Experiencing Severe Mental Illness, We Can Help

February 15, 2024

February 15, 2024

By Lisa H. Wong, Psy. D Many families across Los Angeles County know what it’s like to watch a loved...

Brentwood Beat: Mike Feuer vs. Nick Melvoin: a Really Tough Choice

February 15, 2024

February 15, 2024

By Jeff Hall As we enter the political season, many in Brentwood will have their eyes on both Mike Feuer...

Brentwood Beat: From Brentwood News to OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION

November 16, 2023

November 16, 2023

Back in 1991, when I started the Brentwood News, I wrote that Brentwood’s new community newspaper would remain politically neutral...

A Hopeful Future

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

A Hopeful Future I attended two events this last month that made me feel better about the state of the...