Antioch

Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office concludes there is no evidence of criminal offense by Antioch Police officers in the death of 30-year-old Angelo Voithugo Quinto. The District …

On Thursday, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that misdemeanor charges against Antioch City Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker have been dismissed. Walker was charged with One Count of Resist, …

On Friday, during a special Antioch City Council Meeting, the council did not act on an incentive program aimed at hiring more police officers, instead they provided staff with the …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council approved a Rent Stabilization Ordinance which will limit the rental rate increases within the City. The ordinance which caps rent at 60% of CPI …

On Monday, the Antioch Chamber of Commerce launched its Small Business Investment Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Chamber has a goal of reaching 100 Contra Costa County residents/entrepreneurs …

California’s Water Supply Strategy outlines actions needed now to invest in new sources, transform water management Without action, state officials believe extreme weather could diminish California’s water supply by up …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council voted to move forward with bridge housing and wrap-around services which would include 32 rooms at the Executive Inn on E 18th Street in …

The Antioch City Council took the first step in approving an updated regulation to allow residents to park recreational motor vehicles in their front yard and side yard of their …

On Tuesday, the City of Antioch officially opened Laurel Road to the Highway 4 Bypass that now connects Antioch with the City of Oakley. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held …

ANTIOCH, CA —  On 7/11/2022, the Antioch Police Department hosted the U.S. Marshals Service-Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force for a week-long warrant sweep to help reduce the rise in …

Martinez, Calif. –  The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office filed three felony counts with enhancements against an Antioch man in connection with armed robberies in Walnut Creek and Danville. 18-year-old …

At around 6:30 pm Friday, with the help of a helicopter overhead, law enforcement had tracked down the suspected vehicle in a Danville Trader Joe’s Robbery on Highway 4 which …

On Tuesday, Antioch Police Chief Steve Ford provided a presentation of the Crime and Activity report for the City of Antioch. The chief provided information on the first quarter crime …

In response to a public records request, the City of Antioch has allowed the Antioch Police Department to release its crime data from both 2020 and 2021. Data shows both …

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 …

Antioch 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 …

Last week, the Antioch City Council approved the pursuit of a $12.3 million over 5-years for a homeless motel in a 3-1-1 vote. The hotel will be located at the …

On 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 …

On 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 …

For 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 …

Over 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 …

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 …

On 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 …

Last week, City of Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe attributed low police staffing levels at the Antioch Police Department to the “great resignation” seen across the country and called the current …

On Monday, Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe held a press conference to announce a new hiring incentive that would provide hiring bonuses, down payment assistance on a home, and increase the …