The errors in judgement continue to make waves in the City of Antioch as city manager Con Johnson was placed on administrative leave last week. This was bound to happen…
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CaliforniaContra Costa CountyOpinion
Letter: Helping Customers Reduce Energy Costs as Natural Gas Prices Rise This Winter
by CC Newsby CC NewsWest Coast natural gas prices have been rising this winter, and PG&E wants our customers to know their energy bills are likely to rise as a result. PG&E does not…
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It is time for Congress to step up and make corporations and the ultra-wealthy finally pay their fair share. Fighting for greater economic equity for American working families and the…
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OakleyOpinion
Morrow: Storm Impacting Ironhouse Sanitary District Infrastructure
by CC Newsby CC NewsAs a local resident and current president of the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board of Directors, I have had the opportunity to observe both the effects of prolonged droughts as well…
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DanvilleOpinion
Morgan: I have Never Seen My Danville Street Look Like a Raging River
by CC Newsby CC NewsHaving lived all over the world I have seen my share of tornadoes, hurricanes, dust storms, floods and earthquakes. Can we prepare for these type of incidents? Some say Yes,…
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The following Open Letter is in response to Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe claiming EastCountyToday and another local publication are “creating a dangerous climate in Antioch”. Dear Antioch Mayor Lamar…
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Three members of the City Council recently voted to approve a Rental Stabilization Ordinance in Antioch, to much praise by local media, ACCE (Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment) and…
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AntiochOpinion
Editorial: Antioch City Council Has Failed You, Community Must Step Up
by CC Newsby CC NewsIt has been nearly a month since the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved a $350k sexual harassment settlement involving Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe. The settlement comes as Thorpe,…
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AntiochOpinion
Lacey Ferguson Issues 24-Minute Statement Regarding Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Sunday, Antioch resident and former advocate and volunteer of Mayor Lamar Thorpe issued a 24-minute video statement regarding recent allegations made against the mayor. Within the 24-minute video, Lacey…
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AntiochOpinion
Antioch City Clerk Issues Open Letter to Antioch Regarding Mayor Lamar Thorpe
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Saturday, Antioch City Clerk Ellie Householder issued an open letter to the residents of Antioch after learning about a sexual harassment settlement involving Lamar Thorpe. “I recognize that my…
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AntiochOpinion
Editorial: Transparency Lacking in Antioch as Police Body Camera Footage Declined for 4th Time
by CC Newsby CC NewsFor the 4th time, the City of Antioch has declined to release Antioch Police Department body camera video of an incident involving councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker. This decision does nothing to…
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AntiochOpinion
Editorial: City Hall Needs to Remove the Muzzle from the Antioch Police Department
by CC Newsby CC NewsIn a state where we are seeing crime spikes in San Francisco, Oakland, Fresno and around the state, the Antioch Police Department has been rather quiet since the new City…