Police tape blocks off the road at both ends while TV news vans post up on the curbs and swarms of podcasters jostle each other as the mansion becomes part of the town’s topography of tragedy.

The quiet, upscale Los Angeles suburb of Brentwood prides itself on being Hollywood’s safe haven — a billionaire bubble where A-listers can grab coffee, eat at low-key restaurants, and disappear behind hedges thick enough to block a spotlight.

The affluent L.A. neighborhood, where the director and his wife were found dead inside their home, has been the setting of a number of tragedies

The state Board of Regents' unanimous vote Tuesday came two months after SUNY trustees approved plans to open two schools in Brentwood and one in Central Islip.

On December 19, PopUp Bagels Brentwood will operate from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at 11710 San Vicente Boulevard, Brentwood, CA 90049.

According to the City of Brentwood Police Department, every child was paired one-on-one with an officer, and the group’s arrival at Target was announced with lights and sirens. The department notes that the Brentwood Police Activities League and community partners helped put the event together,

Syosset’s Sohan Shah reacts to winning the boys sabre final at the Brentwood boys and girls fencing holiday tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Syosset’s Sohan Shah reacts to winning the Men’s Saber final at the Brentwood High School boys and girls fencing invitational tournaments on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.

Rob Reiner's killing has revived talk of Brentwood's dark history, linking his death to past tragedies involving Marilyn Monroe and Nicole Brown Simpson.

Brentwood Police Department maintained its CALEA accreditation, showcasing their commitment to high law enforcement standards.