On Thursday, the Antioch Police Officers Association issued a statement in response to Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe’s latest press conference. On Friday, Attorney Mike Rains issued a more comprehensive statement…
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BRENTWOOD, CA – In partnership with the City of Brentwood, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is constructing the Mokelumne Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing to provide safe access to…
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The Oakley Police Department says on March 26, 2023 at 11:35PM Oakley Police Officer Hernandez saw a White 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser driving with a false paper plate. Officer Hernandez…
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Sacramento, CA – Senate Bills 2 and 368, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Public Safety Committee . SB 2, sponsored by Governor Newsom…
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California
Atkins Bill Would Lift State Travel Ban and Replace with LGBTQ+ Outreach
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO – With legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and youth worsening in recent years nationwide, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) is introducing legislation that would…
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On Thursday, Antioch Police Chief Steve Ford issued the following open letter to the residents of Antioch. The letter comes after Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe held a press conference regarding…
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Contra Costa County
CALTRANS Set for 55-Hour Full Highway Closure at Old River Bridge
by CC Newsby CC NewsSan Joaquin County – Caltrans will perform a 55-hour full highway closure for the safety of workers and motorists as work continues on a bridge preventative maintenance and rehabilitation project…
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On Thursday, Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe held a press conference regarding a new in investigation which has resulted in several officers being placed on leave. With an ongoing investigation, this…
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Overnight, at least three businesses within the city of Antioch were hit by burglars according to the Antioch Police Department The businesses who were targeted include Al’s Donuts (Lone Tree…
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AntiochContra Costa County
Public’s Help Needed in Legal Action Against Christopher George Miller
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, California – As the seven-count felony case against Christopher George Miller continues in Superior Court in Martinez, the investigative team who arrested him in a sting operation for arranging to…
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian fatality on Highway 4 in Brentwood Thursday morning. At approximately 3:52 am at eastbound Highway 4 and Lone Tree onramp,…
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SACRAMENTO ― As the Federal Drug Administration announced that Naloxone will now be made available over the counter, California Assemblymember Liz Ortega is seeking to remove cost barriers by requiring…
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Sacramento, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce released its 2023 job killer list which, to date, includes 13 bills dealing with labor and employment issues, taxation, housing costs, and…
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On Thursday, the City of Brentwood announced the Mokelumne Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing span over State Route 4 (“SR4”) in Brentwood is scheduled to be installed beginning 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡…
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Pittsburg
Pittburg Police Say One Homicide Suspect Arrested, One Still Outstanding
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Pittsburg Police Department say one suspect has been located and arrested after a warrant search in the City of Antioch. Shortly after 2:00 pm Wednesday, the Pittsburg Police Departments…
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On Tuesday, Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard challenged Councilmember George Fuller on his recent social media commentary regarding no longer providing mutual aid assistance to the Antioch Police Department. Beard…
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On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council discussed the future of its Economic Development Commission and opted to create an ad-hoc committee to better define its role. This means the commission…
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California
Bill to Hold Drug Dealers Accountable for Fentanyl Deaths Fails in Committee
by CC Newsby CC NewsSenate Bill 44, a bill to hold drug dealers accountable in fentanyl related deaths failed to pass the Senate Public Safety Committee which prompted a press conference by State Senator…
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Following record gas price hikes and profits, Governor Newsom signed his special session bill to hold Big Oil accountable – the latest measure the Governor…
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California
Bill to Strengthen Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Passes First Committee
by CC Newsby CC NewsAB 818 will help keep guns out of the hands of those who shouldn’t have them SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) today announced that her Assembly Bill 818 to…
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AntiochContra Costa CountyCrime
Antioch: Deer Valley High School Site Safety Substitute Charged With 7 Felonies
by CC Newsby CC NewsA man who worked at Deer Valley High School in the City of Antioch for 7-days as a security guard has been arrested and charged with seven felonies. Christopher George…
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Hercules
Vallejo Man Faces Murder Charges In Crash That Killed a Mother and Son in Rodeo
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, California – Murder charges are part of a six-count felony complaint filed today by the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office against 20-year-old Ralph Ellsworth White, III of Vallejo. The charges stem…
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Contra Costa County
County Superintendent Issues Statement on About Recent School Shootings
by CC Newsby CC NewsDear Community Members, Again, I am reaching out with a heavy heart to share resources after another senseless and devastating school shooting. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to…