Despite Outcry, Antioch Makes Police Oversight Commission Appointment
On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council agreed in a 5-0 vote to appoint Joe Mitchell to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission, but it did not come without controversy. With six…
On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council agreed in a 5-0 vote to appoint Joe Mitchell to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission, but it did not come without controversy. With six…
On Thursday, Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton attempted to make the case for residents not to sign the recall against her. The statement comes as the recall group…
On Friday, the group attempting to recall Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton was given approval to begin collecting signatures. They have also announced their first signature gathering event which…
This week, Gwyn Gabe issued a response to Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton on behalf of the recall effort. Gabe, who is a democrat, took issue with Becton…
On Tuesday, it was announced that Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton has been served with Notice of Intent to Recall. According to the release: District Attorney Diana Becton has…
Martinez, California – Election and law enforcement officials in Contra Costa County are taking steps to make the safety and security of the 2024 election paramount on multiple levels. “Contra…
Martinez, California — In an age where there’s so much information available to us, why would The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office start a podcast? The answer is simple: to inform…
It appears voters in Contra Costa County have had enough of Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton and are ready to attempt a recall. A campaign committee to recall Becton…
With the release of the Contra Costa County Grand Jury report on the City of Antioch, Councilmember Mike Barbanica called for both a criminal investigation and resignations. Barbanica is urging…
Martinez, California – Applications are being accepted for the 2024 Fall Community Academy at the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. The free, 10-week learning experience will be at the District…
SACRAMENTO – In an effort to address the fentanyl crisis and retail and community-based crime impacting communities throughout the Golden State, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and…
Martinez, CA – Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton announced the conviction of Enrique Ramirez-Calmo on three counts of first-degree murder and four counts of attempted murder, along with gang and…
Peace out 2023 and hello 2024 as I have created a list of 10 Things I Want to see Happen in 2024. Sure, I can wish for better driving habits…
Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office’s report on the use of force death of 58-year-old Frank Correa in Oakley is now publicly available. District Attorney Diana Becton emphasized:…
A Facebook group called “Recall District Attorney Diana Becton” has been launched and are seeking 10,000 followers before efforts move forward with a recall. The unidentified group behind it, calls…
Martinez, California – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Chief Counsel Alexander Crockett, announced a joint civil enforcement action against the…
In what is being dubbed a “Secret RFP”, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office is set to move many more criminals into a Restorative Justice Program (RJD) before any…
BENICIA, CA – At his 10th annual Women of the Year event, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) honored 53 women from the 8th Congressional District of California who are leaders and…
Martinez, California – Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton announced the filing of charges against five officers who engaged in a criminal conspiracy and accepted bribes for voiding the citations of…
Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office announces that PetSmart LLC entered into a Stipulated Judgement on June 23rd and will pay $1.46 million for overcharging customers, false…
Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office released a report on the use of force death of Discovery Bay resident, 51-year-old Robert Steven Jones. District Attorney Diana Becton noted:…
Martinez, California – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is opening applications for the 2023 Fall Community Academy. The free, 9-week course will be held at the DA’s Office in…
During its marathon budget session last week, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors agreed to increase funding to the District Attorney and Public Defenders offices. Combined, it will cost…
Today, Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Clare Maier ruled on the disclosure of information that centers on racist text messages exchanged by Antioch Police officers. For over a year, the…
On Tuesday, Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard challenged Councilmember George Fuller on his recent social media commentary regarding no longer providing mutual aid assistance to the Antioch Police Department. Beard…