Antioch Mayor Says City Has ‘Made a Lot of Progress’ on Budget
In a series of special meetings ending June 9, Antioch City Council devised a number of cuts but says it has more work to reach a balanced budget....
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Jun
13
Jun
Antioch Unified Names Darnise Williams New Schools Superintendent
The Antioch Unified School District appointed Darnise Williams as its next superintendent, a position she has previously held in other districts....
12
Jun
Antioch Moves Forward With One Housing Development, Pushes Back Another
Antioch City Council approved phase two of The Ranch project but raised concerns with affordability, appearance and access in the Jessica Court project....
11
Jun
Antioch Lets Police Stick With PR Firm Said to Help ‘Bury Bad News’
Antioch Police will continue to work with a public relations firm that has faced criticism for allegedly helping agencies avoid accountability and transparency. ...
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May
Antioch Advances Homekey+ Application for Supportive Housing
If approved, a hotel would become a permanent housing site for homeless families and individuals who have experienced behavioral health issues....
15
May
Antioch Appoints Police Commissioner Accused of Problematic Views That He Denies
Joe Mitchell, who denied allegations of racist, homophobic and anti-vaccination views, was unanimously appointed to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission....
06
May
Antioch City and Nonprofits Offer Help to Some First-Time Homebuyers
Antioch, along with two nonprofits, is offering low- to moderate-income, first-time homebuyers up to $100,000 in assistance to buy a home in the city....
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May
Former Antioch Police Officer Convicted of Selling Steroids, Obstruction of Justice
A former APD officer was convicted of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute anabolic steroids and obstruction of justice....
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Apr
Antioch’s Notorious Sycamore Corridor to Get a Police Station
Antioch officials on Tuesday approved an 18-month police substation in the Sycamore corridor, an area affected by gun and gang violence....
23
Apr
Update: East Bay Property Developers Respond to Allegations of Trying to Bribe Antioch Council Member
They face conspiracy and bribery charges for allegedly offering to pay an unnamed Antioch City Council member thousands of dollars to get favors....
18
Apr
Antioch School Board Could Soon Let ‘Students Represent Students’
The Antioch Unified school board unanimously approved a policy Wednesday to select up to three student trustees annually....
18
Apr
Antioch Makes Interim Police Chief, Assistant City Manager Permanent Hires
The city of Antioch said Interim Police Chief Joe Vigil and Interim Assistant City Manager Brad Helfenberger will both take their jobs on a permanent basis....
16
Apr
Black Wellness and Resource Hub May Be Coming to Antioch
Contra Costa County’s African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub will look to address systemic disparities that Black residents face in healthcare....
16
Apr
‘We Should Do Everything We Can to Keep That Station Open’: Antioch Makes Move to Improve Amtrak Stop Set for Closure
The Antioch City Council on April 8 committed $225,000 more to upgrades to beautify the Antioch-Pittsburg Amtrak station in an effort to keep it open....
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Apr
Sports Legends Hall of Fame Preserves Antioch’s Athletic Prowess
The Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame highlights more than 200 local athletes' success in high school, college and the pros....
