I Didn’t Want to Move to Ghana. Now, I Can’t Wait to Go Back
When his family decided to make a fresh start in Ghana, one East County teen wanted to stay home. In time, he grew to love the West African nation....
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Feb
17
Feb
Antioch Police Apologize for Response Effort to Recent Burglaries
Antioch Police apologized to the community Thursday for its response to recent burglaries, which it said was partly due to staffing shortages....
14
Feb
Antioch Looking for Residents to Serve on Police and Sales Tax Oversight Boards
Antioch residents have until Friday, Feb. 17, to apply to be on the city's police oversight commission or sales tax oversight committee....
01
Feb
Antioch Residents Fed Up With Recent Crime
Crime in Antioch rose in 2022 from 2021 but, overall, has declined over the past 10 years. Residents say there's still too much violence....
01
Feb
Transportation Projects Are Big Winners From Federal Program
Contra Costa County was awarded $29 million for transportation improvement projects from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program....
26
Jan
County Residents Can Potentially Qualify for Storm Damage Aid
Richmond and Antioch are among the Contra Costa County cities that declared a local emergency because of damage caused by recent storms....
17
Jan
Some East Bay Regional Parks to Remain Closed Until Danger Passes
Fallen trees and mudslides are still a threat in some East Bay parks with dangerous conditions created by the recent stormy weather....
11
Jan
John Gioia Sworn in as Board of Supervisors Chair
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday swore in John Gioia as chair, Federal Glover as vice chair and new member Ken Carlson....
13
Dec
Q&A: Torres-Walker Wants to Keep ‘Expanding Our Ideas Around Public Safety’
After winning a close race due for a recount, Antioch City Council member Tamisha Torres-Walker talked to the Pulse about housing, public safety and more....
09
Dec
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics to Be Held Across 7 Bay Area Counties Ahead Of Winter Holidays
Walk-in clinics in seven Bay Area counties will offer COVID-19 primary vaccine and booster shots, toy drives, giveaways, crafting and food trucks on Saturday....
07
Dec
Elections Department Will Recount Richmond, Antioch Races
The vote in one Richmond City Council race ended in a tie and was decided by chance. An Antioch race was decided by three votes. Both are headed for recounts....
05
Dec
Torres-Walker Keeps Antioch Council Seat by Three-Vote Margin
After appearing to finish in third place, Tamisha Torres-Walker held on to her Antioch City Council seat with just three votes more than Joy Motts....
17
Nov
Antioch Makes Interim Police Chief Steven Ford Permanent Chief
The city of Antioch announced Wednesday that, after six months as interim police chief, Steven Ford is now the city's permanent chief....
09
Nov
Incumbent Monica Wilson Holds Off Colleague in Antioch District 4 Council Race
With nearly 35% of the vote, incumbent Monica Wilson beat colleague Lori Ogorchock to keep her District 4 seat on the Antioch City Council....
09
Nov
Antioch: Motts Appears to Win Council Seat From Torres-Walker, Who Won It in 2020
Joy Motts appears set to return to the Antioch City Council, beating the person who took her seat in 2020, Tamisha Torres-Walker....
