Gas Prices Edging Downward

Average prices are 2.5 cents lower than they were a week ago.

Anti-Fur Activists Protest Store Opening

A group of anti-fur activists from Fur Free Los Angeles gathers outside of the Brentwood Country Mart Friday to protest the opening of a women's clothing store said to sell animal fur.

Meet Your Neighbor: Classical Music Muse

Jacaranda Music Board Chair Miriam Schulman talks with Patch about her roots, her love of music and the fondness she feels for the beleaguered invertebrates of the world.

Wet Weather in Store for St. Patrick's Day, LA Marathon

A dry winter is drawing to an end, but things should be greening up for Saint Patrick's Day and the arrival of spring, if the Southland gets the soaking some forecasters are predicting for this weekend.

Map: Brentwood Spots to Watch the Marathon

The L.A. Marathon will once again be gracing Brentwood with its presence. Here are a few places to enjoy the race. Add your own suggestions in the comments section.

Video: How To Customize Your Business Listing on Patch

Your business is more than likely listed on Brentwood Patch. Why not claim it for free and get more community exposure? This is a how-to video on the process.

Local Business Brings Farming to Brentwood Backyards

Urban gardening company Farmscape has transformed about 10 Brentwood backyards into mini vegetable gardens. The company has serviced some 200 homes in the Los Angeles area since moving here from Claremont in 2010.

Vote For Your Favorite Cupcake Spot In Brentwood

You've had a week to nominate your favorite cupcake in Brentwood and now it's time to vote.

Where is Brentwood's Best Cupcake?

Patch is on the hunt for Brentwood's best cupcake! Tell us where to find it.

Brentwood Coffee Bean Offers $1 Wild Cherry Drinks

The popular chain is offering $1 hot or iced Wild Cherry Fru-Tea and Wild Cherry Tea Latte from 2-5 p.m. on Tuesday.

BRU Haus Wins Best Brentwood Burger

Patch readers have had a week to vote on their nominations for best burger in Brentwood. New local beer, bratwurst and burger joint BRU Haus won.

Poll Closed: Time to Vote Your Favorite Brentwood Burger

The Brentwood Patch community has had a week to nominate its favorite Brentwood burger and now it's time to vote.

Last Chance to Nominate Best Brentwood Burger

You've got until Friday at 9 a.m. to nominate the best Brentwood burger. Voting begins on Monday. Where would you take a client or a friend for a tasty Brentwood burger?

Watch & Vote: Super Bowl Commercials [VIDEOs]

Watch Patch's selection of Super Bowl commercials and take our poll.

Claim Your Free Business Listing on Brentwood Patch

Patch Places has all of the info on local restaurants, salons, shops and more—make it yours!

Meet Danielle Bracamonte, Patch’s New Advertising Manager

Danielle is Patch's new advertising manager for Brentwood, Culver City, Mar Vista and Venice. She used to live right here in Brentwood, so she knows the neighborhood.

Brewmaster to Sign New Craft Beer Cans (Photos)

Golden Road Brewing is rolling out its craft brews in 16-ounce cans this month at the Brentwood Whole Foods. Brewmaster Jon Carpenter will be signing cans at the grocery store on Feb. 8. The cans feature Eastside images from photographer Nate Miller.

Brentwood Restaurants Offer Special Menus for DineLA

For the next two weeks, six Brentwood restaurants will offer three-course meals at bargain prices.

Poll: What Do You Think About the Online Anti-Piracy Bills?

The "Stop Online Piracy" and "Protect Intellectual Property" acts were drafted to help fight websites that engage in or host copyrighted material. Some popular websites like Wikipedia have shut down in protest. What do you think of the bills?

(Video) Brentwood Gets Its GROOV3 On

Fitness class GROOV3 combines cardiovascular exercise with DJ-spun hip-hop and R&B dance.

Luxury Theater May Replace Shuttered AMC Avco Theater

The theater on Wilshire and Westwood Boulevard is slated for a multimillion dollar renovation.

Cafe to Donate Purchase Proceeds to Corals

Visit the Brentwood Coral Tree Cafe every Saturday in January between 5-11 p.m. and 20 percent of your purchase will be donated to the Brentwood Coral Tree Endowment Fund for maintenance of the coral trees.

Welcome the New Year With $1 Coffee Bean Lattes

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is welcoming in the New Year by offering its customers $1 lattes on Wednesday, Jan. 4 from 4-7 p.m. only.

'Ice' Skate at the W Through December

The CHILL lounge at the W provides a posh skating experience.

Selling Trees to Raise Funds in Brentwood

The Delancey Street Foundation operates Christmas tree lots in four states and has set up shop once again in the community.

Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Guide

Those who are running behind schedule on Christmas shopping and party preparations will likely save some time by utilizing the local leads that this list provides.

Local Bakery Offers Yuletide Treat

Brentwood's Belwood Bakery offers popular Yule Log dessert.

Santa Spotted at Brentwood Country Mart

Brentwood Patch received a news tip that Santa Claus was to make an appearance at the Brentwood Country Mart Saturday.

AMC Avco Theater Will Close Sunday

AMC and the building owner could not reach a lease agreement, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Target To Open Westwood Village Store

The new location, announced Monday, is scheduled to open in July.

Beverly Hills Porsche Is Moving to Westwood

A streamlined permitting process and the possibility of permanent tax relief helped to lure the auto dealership from Beverly Hills.

Energy Advocate Group RePower LA to Host Westside Town Hall Thursday Night

The new broad-based coalition invites all Westside residents to come and discuss efforts to expand energy efficiency programs, reduce dependency on dirty coal and help save energy bills.

Q&A with Classic Pilates Body's Rachel Lotspeich

The Brentwood fitness studio has helped transform the bodies of many in the 90049.

“Ghost Wave” Author Visits Diesel, A Bookstore in Brentwood

Chris Dixon's book tells the story of Cortes Bank near San Diego, home of some of the biggest surfable waves on Earth.

(Video) Samples at the Brentwood Farmers Market

Area residents descend on the Gretna Green Way farmers market Sunday and scarf on sweet and savory samples.

Steve Jobs Dead at 56

Our friends at Palo Alto Patch shared the news that Apple announced its former CEO Steve Jobs has died.

Westwood Farmers Market Closes at Veterans Administration

Organizers say business at the Thursday afternoon market had decreased as a result of freeway construction and parking issues, but they're looking for a new location.

Get Out: Your Brentwood Weekend Itinerary

No plans this weekend? Not a problem! Patch has your Friday, Saturday and Sunday guide to the best events in Brentwood.

Update: No Strike: Union, Grocery Store Leaders Reach Tentative Agreement

Union officials representing 62,000 grocery workers at Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons say a tentative agreement has been reached averting a potential strike.

Grocery Store Strike Looms

Albertsons and Ralphs stores near Brentwood could be subject to a strike beginning Sunday night.