Antioch School Board Fires Superintendent
Following allegations that she ignored bullying complaints, Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello has been fired....
23
Aug
22
Aug
Antioch Sells Land to Educational Nonprofit for $1
Delta Learning Center has leased the land since 1988 to run a tutoring organization for K-12 students. Many are low-income and have learning disabilities....
21
Aug
Lawsuit Against Contra Costa County, Antioch Alleges Negligence in Death of 18-Month-Old
A lawsuit alleges Antioch, Contra Costa County, a child care facility and the parents of an 18-month-old child were negligent in the child's death in 2022....
16
Aug
New Antioch Cannabis Stores Required to Support Equity
A social equity program requires approved cannabis retailers to support local nonprofits that serve communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs....
15
Aug
Third Annual Multicultural Festival in Antioch Is ‘Like a Holiday That Brings Families Together’
Dance, art, music, food and youth activities were part of the Multicultural Festival hosted by the Antioch Recreation Department and Bay Area Backyard Movement....
13
Aug
Cameras, Security Added Following Alleged Assault on Minor at Pittsburg Public Pool
Pittsburg's city manager said the city will add more cameras in public places following a report of sexual assault on a minor at a municipal pool last month....
12
Aug
Pittsburg Makes Changes to Its Housing Plan
The Pittsburg City Council revised its housing element to further include fair housing opportunities across the city and stay compliant with state law. ...
11
Aug
Antioch Police Officer Is Convicted of Wire Fraud as Part of Larger Scandal
Morteza Amiri is the sixth former Antioch or Pittsburg police officer convicted of wire fraud as part of larger investigations into police brutality and racism....
11
Aug
West Nile Virus Is Confirmed in Oakley
Two groups of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Oakley, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday....
01
Aug
Congressman John Garamendi Opposes Closing Amtrak Station in Antioch
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi sent a letter to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors opposing the proposed closure of the Antioch Amtrak Station....
29
Jul
Update: Point Fire 100% Contained at 471 Acres
The blaze dubbed the "Point Fire" that has burned 471 acres between Concord and Bay Point is now 100% contained, Cal Fire announced just before 6 p.m. Monday....
29
Jul
Antioch Makes It Illegal to Watch, Put on or Promote Sideshows
The Antioch City Council made watching, organizing and advertising a sideshow illegal at its July 23 meeting, passing the ordinance 3-1-0....
29
Jul
Point Fire 92% Contained After Scorching 471 Acres
Cal Fire said just before 9:30 a.m. Monday the Point Fire between Concord and Bay Point that started Friday afternoon was 471 acres and 92% contained....
25
Jul
Pittsburg Pirates Confident as Football Training Camp Opens
In their 100th season, the Pittsburg High Pirates football team looks to build on recent success, including an undefeated season last year, with a title run....
11
Jul
Overcrowded Antioch Shelter Offers Free Pet Adoptions
As part of a national Empty the Shelters campaign, Antioch Animal Services will waive pet adoption fees through the month of July....
