Martinez, Calif. — Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe was charged with two Misdemeanor counts of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol on April 1, 2022. The Office of the District …
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AntiochContra Costa County
Knox Campaign Blasts Contra Costa D.A. Diana Becton’s Failure to Act on Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe’s DUI
by CC Newsby CC NewsAntioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe has endorsed D.A. Diana Becton in her re-election campaign MARTINEZ, CA– The Mary Knox for District Attorney campaign released a statement calling for action from District …
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I love tacos, they might just be my favorite food! I will celebrate that they taste good and are fun to eat any day of the week and for any …
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OakleyPittsburg
Pittsburg Robbery Suspect Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit and Crash in Oakley
by CC Newsby CC NewsA suspect wanted in an early armed robbery in the City of Pittsburg was taken into custody Thursday night in the City of Oakley. According to information released at scene …
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On Monday, the City of Oakley announced that the Alexis Gabe Reward Fund has increased to $60,000. In April, the City of Oakley announced a $10,000 reward for information leading …
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Antioch
Antioch Mayor Says Council Will Take Up Policy to Target Sideshow Spectators
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Monday, Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe held a press conference to address Saturday night sideshows that damaged an Antioch Police Department vehicles and led to a pursuit to Elk Grove …
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AntiochCrime
Antioch Police Respond to Two Sideshows, Officers Vehicles Attacked
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Saturday night, the Antioch Police Department responded to two sideshow activities within the City of Antioch which left police vehicles damaged and a pursuit into Elk Grove. According to …
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AntiochOakley
Oakley Police Confirm Second Search of Home in Connection to Alexis Gabe Case
by CC Newsby CC NewsFor the second time in months, a search warrant was served at a home in the City of Antioch in connection with missing Oakley woman Alexis Gabe. Oakley Police confirmed …
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PITTSBURG, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) today announced the arrest of a suspect believed to be part of an organized retail theft ring and the recovery of stolen …
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AntiochConcordCrime
Antioch Arson Suspect Escapes, Fire Investigators Nab 4 Arson Suspects
by CC Newsby CC NewsOver the weekend, Contra Costa County Fire Investigators took four arson suspects into custody within a 48-hour period related to 33-different fires. Antioch Arson Suspect Escapes On Saturday, Contra Costa …
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Oakley
City of Oakley Says Former Police Chief Fired Over Alleged Sexual Harassment
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe City of Oakley released an investigative report into the actions of former Police Chief Dean Capelletti, who was terminated by the city on Nov. 18, 2021. The report found …
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The Oakley Police Department announced Monday that murder charges have been filed in a shooting that occurred on Carpenter Road in the city of Oakley. The incident occurred on March …
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Crime
FBI San Francisco Warns of Increase in Sextortion Schemes Targeting Young Boys
by CC Newsby CC NewsSAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning parents and caregivers about an increase in incidents involving sextortion of young children. The FBI is …
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg City Council Agrees to Fine Sideshow and Street Racing Spectators
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Monday, the Pittsburg City Council agreed in a 5-0 vote with an ordinance that would fine spectators at illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed or sideshows. Those who participate …
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On Wednesday at 9:00 am the Oakley Police Department responded to a Contra Costa County Sheriff Department search warrant in the City of Oakley. According to preliminary information, the incident …
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On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council discussed a proposal that would help Antioch Police Department attract both lateral and academy graduate police officers. After an April 4 press conference where …
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Celebrate Antioch Foundation is proud to announce our annual Mother’s Day weekend Rivertown Art & Wine Walk. May 7th 2022 12pm – 4pm. This free, fun, family friendly event features art …
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The Oakley Police Department announced on Thursday released a photograph and video of a person of interest in the Alexis Gabe missing person case as well announced a $10k reward …
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Oakley
Oakley City Council Could Approve Demolition of Former Sheriff Building
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Oakley City Council will look to enter a cooperative agreement with Contra Costa County for the demolition of the former Contra Costa County Sheriff Office Delta Substation. …
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Antioch
Antioch City Council Votes Down Antioch Police Transparency, Possibly to get Council Assistants
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Antioch City Council held a special meeting where they went through 9-items in under 90-minutes to see if the council wanted to bring them back at future …
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg City Council Agrees to Move Forward With Military Equipment Use Policy
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Monday, the Pittsburg City Council agreed to move forward with its military equipment policy for the Pittsburg Police Department. The item was approved in a 3-0 vote which now …
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I am so grateful to the people I am meeting on this journey; it has opened my eyes to things I never noticed. Never in a million years would I …