Nonpartisan Event Reminds Residents ‘Pittsburg Can Vote 2’
Pittsburg residents could register to vote for the upcoming election or meet and hear from local candidates at the first Pittsburg Can Vote 2 event....
21
Oct
21
Oct
County Spraying for Yellow Fever Mosquitoes in Antioch This Week
The county's mosquito and vector control district will go after the day-biting mosquito species known as Aedes aegypti 2- 5 a.m. Tuesday to Saturday....
11
Oct
Antioch to Spend Up to $500k, Bring in Outside Officers in Attempt to Reduce Violence
After over a dozen shootings last month, Antioch City Council on Tuesday allocated $500,000 to bring in outside officers in an attempt to reduce violence....
11
Oct
More Invasive Yellow Fever Mosquitoes Found in Antioch
Contra Costa County officials said Friday additional invasive yellow fever mosquitoes have been found this week at various locations in Antioch....
10
Oct
Pittsburg City Council Unofficially Supports Prop. 36
While all members support Prop. 36, which would increase penalties on some thefts and drug crimes, the Pittsburg City Council shied away from backing it....
08
Oct
Mike Barbanica and Shanelle Scales-Preston Vie for Supervisors Seat
Two East County local politicians are vying for Federal Glover's seat after a primary in which no candidate got the 50% of the vote to take the job outright....
03
Oct
Antioch Police Confirm Reported Prowler Was Mountain Lion Wednesday Night
Antioch police responded Wednesday to a report of a prowler behind their home in the 200 block of William Reed Drive. The prowler wasn't human....
30
Sep
‘I Love Public Service’: Shanelle Scales-Preston Is Running for County Supervisor
Pittsburg City Council member Shanelle Scales-Preston spoke with the Pulse about her candidacy to represent District 5 on the Board of Supervisors....
24
Sep
Antioch Mayor Calls for Help With Gun Violence, Not Ruling Out National Guard or Curfew
Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe said the city needs law enforcement help, even suggesting the National Guard or a curfew, to stop gang-related shootings...
19
Sep
Antioch Laborers Remain on Strike, Demanding Fair Pay, Safe Working Conditions
Union workers demanding higher pay and safer working conditions at an Antioch manufacturing plant remained on strike Wednesday after walking off the job Monday....
18
Sep
Pittsburg’s Dream Courts Get Closer to Becoming Reality
A new sports complex and a hotel appear to be headed for Pittsburg, which could both boost tourism and economic development in the city....
17
Sep
Q&A: ‘I’ve Produced Results’: Antioch Mayor Makes Case for Second Term
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe-Hernandez, spoke about what the city has accomplished in his first term and said, "there's still a lot of work to finish."...
16
Sep
Mountain Lion Recently Reported in Antioch Near Bluecurl Court and Bluebell Circle
Antioch Animal Services said there was recently a possible mountain lion sighting along with other sightings "without incident" over the years....
12
Sep
Crab, Lobster and Alligator: Pittsburg Seafood & Music Fest Pleases Palates
The Pittsburg Seafood and Music Festival returned for its 37th year, continuing to bring together local music, food and community since its relaunch in 2023....
11
Sep
Antioch Amtrak Station Might Stay Open
The city of Antioch is working on efforts to keep its Amtrak station open. It is now planned to close in 2025 with the opening of a station in Oakley....
