County Spraying for Yellow Fever Mosquitoes in Antioch This Week
The county's mosquito and vector control district will go after the day-biting mosquito species known as Aedes aegypti 2- 5 a.m. Tuesday to Saturday....
21
Oct
11
Oct
Antioch to Spend Up to $500k, Bring in Outside Officers in Attempt to Reduce Violence
After over a dozen shootings last month, Antioch City Council on Tuesday allocated $500,000 to bring in outside officers in an attempt to reduce violence....
11
Oct
More Invasive Yellow Fever Mosquitoes Found in Antioch
Contra Costa County officials said Friday additional invasive yellow fever mosquitoes have been found this week at various locations in Antioch....
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....
03
Oct
Antioch Mayor Introduces New City Manager, Filling Longtime Vacancy
Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe said in a statement that Bessie Scott's extensive background in police accountability and reform will aid Antioch....
24
Sep
Antioch, Pittsburg Women Named Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year
Jennifer Martinez of Pittsburg and Nicole Vicknair from Antioch have been named the 2024-25 Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year....
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...
23
Sep
‘If Service Is Beneath You, Leadership Will Always Be Beyond You,’ Says Antioch Candidate
Dominique King says her candidacy for Antioch City Council is influenced by having "experienced the same socioeconomic insecurities as many families here do."...
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....
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
‘This Is About Racism’: Allegations of Improper Meeting Among Antioch Council’s Black Members Go Unproven
In the latest example of Antioch's racial and political divides, the City Council's Black members were hit with allegations that could not be proven....
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. ...
