Lamar Thorpe

On April 1, Antioch Police Crime Commissioner Leslie May issued a warning to members of the community who are talking negatively about her online. May said during the April 1 …

On Monday, Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe made several comments that were picked up on a live stream during the Antioch Police Oversight Commission Meeting. The comments occurred as the newly …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council failed to approve its watered-down sideshow ordinance which would have targeted organizers and promoters. If approved, Antioch could issue fines up to $1,000 or …

On Saturday, the Contra Costa County Library shed more light as to why they abruptly shut down the Antioch Library in the City of Antioch. According to Brooke Converse, Contra …

A known heckler of the Antioch City Council was placed under a citizens arrest by the Antioch Police Department for allegedly pointing a laser pointer at a victim within the …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council will consider appointments to its Antioch Police Department oversight commission. The council will consider a total of 7 appointments which include  two commission members …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council received a report on its “opportunity village” while staff touted its successes on service to the homeless in the City of Antioch. Opportunity Village …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council agreed to bring back a discussion for a possible ballot measure to fund infrastructure and/or programs. Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe said this idea came up …

On Monday, the City of Antioch released its agenda for a special meeting for the city council which includes a discussion on a potential tax measure. According to Item 5, …

On Thursday, Ron Bernal officially kicked off his campaign to run for Mayor of the city of Antioch. The event had over 300 people in attendance including those in the …

Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe announced this week he has legally changed his name to Lamar A. Hernandez-Thorpe. He stated on his website that “Contra Costa Superior Court grants Mayor Thorpe’s …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council unanimously approved a contract to provide security at 9 parking lots in the downtown Antioch area. The $150k contract will go through 2024-25 fiscal …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City council held a work session prior to its city council meeting to discuss tools for addressing substandard properties. Although the presentation was focused on residential …

A familiar face within the City of Antioch is making a bid to be its next mayor as former city manager Ron Bernal is kicking off his campaign January 25. …

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 …

2023 was a wild year for many reasons and I’ve created a list of 10 things Contra Costa County can’t unsee.  Sadly, extreme rhetoric by both political parties and the …

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 …

WALNUT CREEK, CA – The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and Tri Delta Transit are marking another milestone in the innovative East Contra Costa County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit (DPMT) …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council reversed course on its proposed sideshow ordinance targeting spectators, but instead directed staff to focus on event organizers of Antioch sideshows. This is another …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council agreed to direct staff to work on a city ordinance prohibiting sideshow spectators in an effort to reduce reckless driving exhibitions and street racing. …

On Tuesday, without specifically naming Gaza and Israel, Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Tamisha Torres-Walker called for a ceasefire and urged leaders to condemn all terrorist actions on both sides. “Passive …

State Senator Steve Glazer and Assemblymember Tim Grayson sent a joint letter to Governor Gavin Newsom today seeking assistance for the city of Antioch’s police force, decimated by years of …

At the Sept. 26 Antioch City Council Meeting, the Youth Civic Leaders Society (YCLS), in partnership with Elliott & Associates Consulting Group and Contra Costa Family Justice Center, advocated for …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council voted to move forward with council meetings in person and opted not to bring back Zoom or teleconference participation back. This was brought to …

On Tuesday, the Antioch City council will discuss the idea of bringing back Zoom for its city council meetings. The item comes at the request of Vice Mayor Tamisha Torres-Walker …