Antioch

On this episode of the Be Curious Contra Costa Podcast, a chat with Antioch City Council District 4 candidate Andrew Becker — although if you watch Antioch City Council meetings …

Antioch and Brentwood, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will perform road traffic safety improvements at four sites along Deer Valley Road between Empire Mine Road and Marsh Creek …

This is basically the municipal equivalent of a caveman discovering fire for the first time. “Wait… you mean the City of Antioch should have people whose actual job is to …

The Antioch City Council voted Tuesday to approve a 49-month, sole-source agreement with Axon Enterprise for automated license plate readers, additional police dash cameras and an artificial intelligence-powered translation tool. …

Pittsburg, Calif. – Los Medanos College (LMC), in partnership with the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, opened the 2026 request for proposals for the East Contra Costa County Nonprofit Capacity Building …

On Tuesday, the Antioch Unified School District Board of Trustees voted to place Superintendent Dr. Darnise Williams on administrative leave. Board President Jag Lathan reported out of closed session the …

On Tuesday, the Antioch Police Department is seeking city council approval for a sole source contract with Axon for Automated License Plate Recognition, In-Car Camera, and Integrated Public Safety Technology …

On Sunday, an Antioch Police officer sustained minor injuries after a suspected DUI driver struck a patrol vehicle during a brief pursuit. According to preliminary information, just after 2:00 p.m., …

ANTIOCH, Calif. — On August 21, 2026, at approximately 1:47 p.m., Antioch Police Department officers responded to Antioch High School following reports of multiple students exposed to pepper spray. The …

Maybe the El Campanil Theatre potentially being sold to a church is exactly what the City of Antioch needed. Not because a church is bad. Not because churches don’t serve …

In a video posted Tuesday, Eli Herrera, lead pastor at Legendary Church, said they have an opportunity to purchase the El Campanil Theatre. They are now looking to raise funds …

ANTIOCH, Calif. — On Monday, August 17, 2026, at 10:11 a.m., Antioch Police Department officers responded to a residence in the Lake Alhambra area of Antioch after an incendiary device …

ANTIOCH, CA — The Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026 inductees, who will be honored Saturday, Oct. 3, during a gala dinner at the …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council voted to direct staff to submit a grant application for City Park over the Beede Lumber Yard. While the council heard from many residents …

On July 21, Lear Capital, a Los Angeles-based precious metals company, contacted the Antioch Police Department to report suspicious transactions they believed were fraudulent. Their employees noticed something was off, …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council will discuss and select a park site in anticipation of grant funding through Proposition 4. Under Proposition 4, approved in 2024, the funding is …

Antioch, CA — Antioch Speedway is getting ready for a special occasion this Saturday night. It’s the Fifth Annual Dean Cline Classic, which will pay $1,000 to the winner of …

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is investigating a fire that destroyed a hair salon in downtown Antioch on Sunday. The fire occurred around 5:00 am Sunday morning on …

Emails obtained through a California Public Records Act request show an error by Antioch City Manager Ana Cortez resulted in Antioch City Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker being unable to participate in …

On July 30, 2026, the Antioch Police Department served a search warrant at a residence on Royal Links Circle as part of an ongoing investigation involving possible homemade explosive devices. …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council voted to rescind its participation in a HomeKey+ project, turning down $35 million in state funding. The council voted 3-1 with Monica Wilson being …

On July 28, 2026, just after 7:00 p.m., Antioch Police Department officers responded to a report of a solo vehicle collision into a tree on Hillcrest Avenue near Golden Bear …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council will look to make a long-awaited decision to either reaffirm its participation in a HomeKey+ project or rescind its prior authorization. The item dates …

Antioch, CA — Racing returns to Antioch Speedway Saturday with the annual Back To School Backpack Night. The Hunt Magnetos Wingless Spec Sprint Series brought the idea to Antioch Speedway …

The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Antioch resident Diane Gibson-Gray regarding the upcoming HomeKey+ project the Antioch City Council will soon decide. To the Editor: On July …