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....
18
Dec
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....
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....
