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....
10
Oct
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....
30
Aug
Antioch Expands Renter Protections, Chooses New City Manager
The Antioch City Council unanimously passed a just cause eviction ordinance Tuesday that will expand upon renter protections in the city. ...
23
Aug
Antioch Council Approves Cannabis Business Agreements
The Antioch City Council last week approved operating agreements that will turn a defunct Kmart and a former dance studio into cannabis operations....
23
Aug
Antioch School Board Fires Superintendent
Following allegations that she ignored bullying complaints, Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello has been fired....
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....
