Unarmed Private Security Guard to Patrol Downtown Antioch
Antioch will contract with a private security company after business owners in the downtown area saw an increase in crime over the past two years....
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Jan
09
Jan
Federal Glover Takes Over as Board of Supervisors Chair in Final Year
Federal Glover officially took over as chairperson of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, beginning his 24th and last year on the board....
03
Jan
Brentwood Celebrates the Holidays With ‘Tunnels of Joy’
This past holiday season, the “Tunnels of Joy” were on display for the eighth year in Brentwood, this time to raise money for a high school student with cancer. ...
29
Dec
Antioch Hit With Third Civil Rights Lawsuit; Attorneys Say Goal Is Police Department Reform
Antioch is facing its third civil rights lawsuit following an investigation of its Police Department as attorneys build a case aimed at reform and oversight....
18
Dec
Antioch City Council Approves Environmental Justice Element Update
The Antioch City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday to amend the city's General Plan to include an Environmental Justice Element as required by the state....
14
Dec
Monica Wilson Chosen as Antioch’s Next Mayor Pro Tem
The Antioch City Council selected council member Monica Wilson at its Tuesday meeting to serve as mayor pro tem for the next year....
11
Dec
Pittsburg City Council Names New Mayor
As part of its yearly mayoral rotation, the Pittsburg City Council this week selected Vice Mayor Juan Antonio Banales to fill the seat....
05
Dec
East County Supervisor Federal Glover to Retire at End of Term in 2024
After 23 years representing East County on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, District 5 supervisor Federal Glover on Monday said he would retire in 2024....
04
Dec
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....
30
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....
