Opinion

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…

West 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…

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…

Over the last few days, I’ve been asked is crime in the City of Antioch down as Mayor Lamar Thorpe has been claiming over the past week. The claim:  “in…

As 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…

Having 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,…

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and thank you for all the support this year Contra Costa County. Much appreciated and I hope today is a memorable day for you…

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…

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…

It 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,…

The City of Antioch says, “opportunity lives here” and the opportunity to make change is exactly what is staring in front of the city council and the residents at this…

On 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…

On 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…

For 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…

In 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…