With No Warming Center, Antioch Looks to Open Local Motel to Homeless People on Cold Nights
Antioch is looking into using the former Comfort Inn motel in the city to shelter unhoused people on near-freezing nights....
15
Jan
14
Jan
Burgis, Carlson Take Top Leadership Roles on Contra Costa Board
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors named District 3's Diane Burgis its chair and District 4's Ken Carlson its vice chair for 2026 on Tuesday....
13
Jan
Contra Costa Supes Pick East County Supervisor Diane Burgis as New Board Chair
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday picked Diane Burgis as its new chair and Ken Carlson as vice chair....
09
Jan
Antioch Police Say Suspect in 11-Year-Old’s Shooting Is ‘Armed and Dangerous’
Ryan Hardy, 23, has been identified as the suspect in the shooting of an 11-year-old girl and "should be considered armed and dangerous," Antioch Police said....
06
Jan
Antioch Child in Stable Condition After Being Shot in Head in Vehicle
An 11-year-old was hit in the head by a bullet in her family's car while it was exiting an apartment parking lot. She is in stable condition....
05
Jan
Remembrance of the Unhoused: Community Honors 85 Lives Lost in Contra Costa County
Friends, family and advocates gathered Dec. 19 to honor the 85 lives lost of unhoused people on the streets of Contra Costa County in the last two years....
04
Jan
Family Files Federal Civil Lawsuit Against Brentwood Over Yolanda Ramirez’s Death
The family of the late Yolanda Ramirez filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Brentwood, alleging she was violently detained by police....
29
Dec
No Warming Centers in East County as Winter Begins, Advocates Warn
Unhoused people in East Contra Costa County have few, if any, options for shelter from low temperatures, which advocates say can turn deadly....
19
Dec
Update: Antioch Reaches Settlement With Civil Rights Attorney in Police Misconduct Lawsuit
The settlement requires reforms to address major issues within the Antioch Police Department and an independent monitor for oversight and compliance....
19
Dec
Settlement Agreement Announced in Antioch Police Misconduct Case
A civil rights lawsuit filed two years ago over Antioch Police misconduct is being resolved with a settlement that includes reforms of the department....
16
Dec
Family Calls for Charges in Death of 72-Year-Old Yolanda Ramirez After Brentwood Arrest
The family of Yolanda Ramirez is calling for an independent investigation and accountability over the death of the Brentwood woman, 72, in police custody....
15
Dec
Pittsburg Teachers Union Declares Impasse in Negotiations With District
The Pittsburg Education Association declared impasse in negotiations with the Pittsburg Unified School District, the union said on Wednesday....
15
Dec
AUSD Classified Staff Gets Raise, but Teachers Still Rallying for Better Deal
Maintenance and clerical workers and other classified staff in the Antioch Unified School District are getting a 1.5% raise and continued fully paid healthcare....
12
Dec
‘A Horrible Situation’: Antioch Issues Grants After Delayed Process
Antioch City Council approved grants to Celebrate Antioch Foundation, Prison From-The-Inside-Out and the Delta Business Group on Tuesday....
03
Dec
Pittsburg Selects New Mayor, Vice Mayor for Next Year
Dionne Adams and Angelica Lopez will be the next mayor and vice mayor, respectively of Pittsburg after being unanimously selected by their colleagues....
