East County Groups Gear Up for Holiday Drives
In East Contra Costa County, struggling families can get food and gifts for their little ones from community-based organizations and government agencies....
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Dec
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Nov
Mayor Thorpe to Host Healing Vigil Over Antioch Police Scandal
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe is hosting an inter-religious unity and healing vigil Thursday evening regarding the ongoing Antioch police scandal....
29
Nov
New ‘Glydcars’ Transit System Potentially Headed to East County
The East Contra Costa County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit project would use zero-emission, autonomous, four-person Glydcars, if implemented....
21
Nov
Pittsburg Defeats California Grizzlies, Set to Play San Ramon Valley for NCS Division 1 Title
The Pittsburg High Pirates will look to defend their North Coast Section Division 1 title after defeating the California High Grizzlies 35-14 on Nov. 17....
20
Nov
Community Members Call for Police Oversight Committee at Antioch Council Meeting
Advocacy group Reimagine Antioch at the City Council meeting this week called for transparency and community oversight regarding the city's Police Department....
17
Nov
Antioch Council Does a U-Turn on Approach to Sideshows
After advancing an ordinance that would have targeted sideshow spectators, the Antioch City Council decided Tuesday to target sideshow organizers instead....
16
Nov
Pittsburg School District Sued Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct of Former Coach
A lawsuit filed this week against the Pittsburg Unified School District alleges two former students were sexually abused by a coach at Pittsburg High School....
15
Nov
Blackface Controversy Shows Antioch Community Needs More Empathy
An Antioch teacher is on administrative leave from Sutter Elementary School after her Halloween costume got her called out for blackface. ...
14
Nov
Pittsburg to Install Safety Measures at Five School Crossings
The city of Pittsburg will begin the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons around school sites this month to improve pedestrian safety. ...
13
Nov
Pittsburg Defeats Amador Valley in Opening Round of NCS Division 1 Playoffs
The Pittsburg High Pirates defeated the Amador Valley Dons 41-14 on Nov. 10 in their opening match of North Coast Section Division 1 playoffs. ...
13
Nov
Pittsburg Council to Consider Funding More Surveillance Cameras for Police
If approved at the Nov. 20 City Council meeting, the Pittsburg Police Department will use a $37,029 federal grant toward installing new surveillance cameras....
06
Nov
Tamisha Torres-Walker Speaks to Street Soldiers Radio About UN Address
Tamisha Torres-Walker, Antioch mayor pro tem and Safe Return Project executive director, was invited to speak to the United Nations Human Rights Council....
31
Oct
Furry Friends Pet Relief Hosts Halloween Fundraiser in Antioch
Furry Friends Pet Relief hosted a Halloween fundraiser Saturday in Antioch with dog and pin-up girl costume contests and a car competition....
29
Oct
Antioch, Concord Mothers Launch Local Moms Demand Action Group
Two Contra Costa County mothers are calling for an end to gun violence and recently launched an Antioch-based offshoot of Moms Demand Action....
27
Oct
To Deter Sideshows, Antioch Sets Its Sights on Spectators
Antioch could target spectators at sideshows. But not all council members are convinced that an ordinance targeting bystanders would reduce sideshows....
