Antioch Crime Commissioner Issues Warning to Community
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 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…
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…