‘Trying to Get My Lines as Crispy as I Can’: Youth Get in the Barber Battle Flow
Middle and high school barbers from across California came to Pittsburg on June 22 to compete in the School's Out Barber Battle....
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Jun
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Jun
Antioch Approves Budget, Reduces Crisis Response Services
Antioch on Tuesday approves what it says is a balanced budget. Among the moves to get there is a reduction in service of the Angelo Quinto Crisis Response Team....
25
Jun
Former Antioch Officer Gets 7 Years in Federal Prison for Abuse of Power, Lying, Fraud
Morteza Amiri was sentenced to prison for violating civil rights through excessive force, falsifying records, and taking part in a scheme to get pay raises....
19
Jun
Pittsburg Adopts Budget, Continues to Decrease Deficit
The Pittsburg City Council on Monday adopted a $260.47 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year in which revenues and expenses are both up....
16
Jun
Antioch Mayor Says City Has ‘Made a Lot of Progress’ on Budget
In a series of special meetings ending June 9, Antioch City Council devised a number of cuts but says it has more work to reach a balanced budget....
13
Jun
Antioch Unified Names Darnise Williams New Schools Superintendent
The Antioch Unified School District appointed Darnise Williams as its next superintendent, a position she has previously held in other districts....
12
Jun
Antioch Moves Forward With One Housing Development, Pushes Back Another
Antioch City Council approved phase two of The Ranch project but raised concerns with affordability, appearance and access in the Jessica Court project....
11
Jun
Antioch Lets Police Stick With PR Firm Said to Help ‘Bury Bad News’
Antioch Police will continue to work with a public relations firm that has faced criticism for allegedly helping agencies avoid accountability and transparency. ...
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May
Antioch Advances Homekey+ Application for Supportive Housing
If approved, a hotel would become a permanent housing site for homeless families and individuals who have experienced behavioral health issues....
27
May
‘It Crashed Into My Life’: How a Latina Leader Lives—and Leads—with PTSD
"it has made me more empathetic, more human, and more aware of the urgency to build systems that prioritize mental wellness as much as any other public policy."...
25
May
Pittsburg Police Union Calls on City to Support Officers
The Pittsburg Police Officers Association says the department is struggling with poor officer retention and some of the lowest pay in the county....
22
May
Bay Point Residents Gather to Shape Community’s Future
Bay Point residents gathered May 12 to identify priorities for projects that the county could implement over the next year....
21
May
Pittsburg Tightens Alcohol, Cannabis, Tobacco Rules
The Pittsburg City Council on Monday unanimously approved a number of changes to tobacco, cannabis and alcohol regulations that would take effect next year. ...
19
May
Former Contra Costa Supervisor Federal D. Glover Has Died
Federal Glover, who was the only Black supervisor in Contra Costa County's history at the time of his retirement, died Sunday at the age of 69....
17
May
Pittsburg Unified Tasked With Improving Literacy for English Learners, Disabled Students
The Pittsburg Unified school board received five recommendations Wednesday to improve literacy for students who are English language learners or disabled....
