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16 May

Angelo Quinto’s Family Speaks After Settling Lawsuit Over His Death

Angelo Quinto's family has been instrumental in bringing police reform to Antioch following his death, but on Wednesday they called for even more change....

People holding signs with the following messages "I shot him in the a-- bro,"I field goal kicked his head,"you plugged him in the neck? LOL" and "they all look the same anyway." Three also say "racist antioch police text" and one says "antioch police hate speech." Another sign reads "disband antioch APOA now!" "shame on you police officers association" with three drawings of a man covering first his eyes, then his ears, then his mouth.

06 May

Racism and Brutality at Antioch Police Prompt Plea Deal With Murder Suspects

Four murder suspects reached a plea deal reducing their charges after all officers involved in their arrests were found to be part of a racist text chain....

A person's hands sticking through wire bars making the shape of a heart with their index and middle fingers. The person is mostly in shadow inside the cell.

29 Apr

EdSource: Steady Declines in Number of Girls in Juvenile Justice System, Report Says

Arrests, detentions and placements of girls and other youth classified as girls in California's juvenile justice system are reportedly "steadily declining."...

The words "district attorney contra costa county" surrounding a badge containing a circle that reads "Diana Becton seek justice serve justice do justice" and an image of Lady Justice

24 Apr

D.A. Charges Former Richmond Accountant With Six Felonies

The former accountant for a Richmond paver company was charged with felonies related to alleged embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft and tax evasion....

Man in front of US flag wearing police uniform with badge that says chief police and shoulder patch that says san pablo police

23 Apr

San Pablo Selects Brian Bubar as New Police Chief

Brian Bubar, a 21-year veteran of the San Pablo Police Department, will take over as San Pablo's new police chief on May 1....

black woman outdoors at lectern with sign that reads "californians want smart solutions to safety." Other people, including a man holding the same sign, and tall greenery obscuring a white building are behind her

15 Apr

Sacramento Lawmakers Step Up Push for ‘Smart Solutions’ on Crime, Public Safety

The #SmartSolutions Public Safety Policy Platform addresses concerns of retailers, retail workers, the fentanyl crisis, and support for victims of crime....

21 Mar

Richmond Man Charged With Having More Than 200 Illegal Guns, Million Rounds of Ammo

A Richmond man allegedly possessed a large cache of more than 200 guns and approximately one million rounds of ammunition and homemade explosives....

04 Mar

Felony Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Hate Crimes in Gaza Protest

The Hayward man is accused of attacking a woman carrying an Israeli flag and setting it on fire at a protest in El Cerrito, Contra Costa prosecutors said....

Ten people of different races in virtual meeting

25 Feb

State Commission to Study Hate Crime Sentencing Enhancements

California’s Commission on the State of Hate will target hate by conducting research and creating an anti-harassment program for businesses. ...

25 Feb

Police Killing of Man With 53 Firearms Was Suicide, Coroner’s Jury Says

Kevin McDonald died June 28,2023, when police were serving a search warrant at a Richmond home where 53 firearms were found....

Two black women, a black man, two more black women, another black man, two more black women and a white man standing in a row. Behind them are furled U.S. and Antioch flags and a screen that reads city of Antioch california

16 Feb

Meet the Members of New Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The members of the first Antioch Police Citizens Oversight Commission were officially sworn in Wednesday after being appointed the night before....

16 Feb

Hundreds of Guns, 1 Million Rounds of Ammo Seized at Richmond Home

An unidentified person was arrested on charges related to an alleged illegal weapons cache in Richmond, according to the California Attorney General's Office....

Antioch City council meeting. On-screen text that says professional services agreement for private security services of city-owned assets

10 Jan

Unarmed Private Security Guard to Patrol Downtown Antioch

Antioch will contract with a private security company after business owners in the downtown area saw an increase in crime over the past two years....

29 Dec

Antioch Hit With Third Civil Rights Lawsuit; Attorneys Say Goal Is Police Department Reform

Antioch is facing its third civil rights lawsuit following an investigation of its Police Department as attorneys build a case aimed at reform and oversight....

Hate crime: A crime against a person, group or property motivated by the victim’s real or perceived protected social group. Hate crimes can be prosecuted as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the acts committed. Hate incident: An action or behavior motivated by hate but legally protected by the first amendment right to freedom of expression. If a hate incident starts to threaten a person or property, it may become a hate crime. Examples of hate incidents include: display of offensive materials on one’s own property, posting of hate material that does not result in property damage, distribution of materials with hate messages in public places. If you are the victim of a hate crime, please contact your local law enforcement agency. For additional information, please visit OAG dot CA dot GOV slash hate crimes

20 Dec

What Is the Difference Between a Hate Crime and a Hate Incident?

Hate crimes are illegal and hate incidents are not, but both are motivated by bias against the victim's real or perceived association with a protected group....

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