Antioch School Board Could Soon Let ‘Students Represent Students’
The Antioch Unified school board unanimously approved a policy Wednesday to select up to three student trustees annually....
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Apr
18
Apr
Antioch Makes Interim Police Chief, Assistant City Manager Permanent Hires
The city of Antioch said Interim Police Chief Joe Vigil and Interim Assistant City Manager Brad Helfenberger will both take their jobs on a permanent basis....
16
Apr
Black Wellness and Resource Hub May Be Coming to Antioch
Contra Costa County’s African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub will look to address systemic disparities that Black residents face in healthcare....
16
Apr
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier to Hold Immigration Town Hall Wednesday in Danville
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Walnut Creek, will host a town hall meeting Wednesday evening, April 16, in Danville to discuss immigration....
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Apr
‘We Should Do Everything We Can to Keep That Station Open’: Antioch Makes Move to Improve Amtrak Stop Set for Closure
The Antioch City Council on April 8 committed $225,000 more to upgrades to beautify the Antioch-Pittsburg Amtrak station in an effort to keep it open....
15
Apr
Public Safety, Youth Among Pittsburg’s Priorities
Pittsburg City Council says it will continue to prioritize economic development, public infrastructure and safety and youth development when making decisions. ...
15
Apr
Martinez Refinery Says Flaring May Continue Through Next Week as Units Restart Following Fire
Martinez Refining Company said Tuesday morning that flaring that prompted Level 1 community warnings Sunday and Monday may continue through next week....
11
Apr
House Passes SAVE Act, Disenfranchising Millions of American Voters
”This is voter suppression, plain and simple.” - Rep. Joe Morelle, D-New York, said of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE, Act....
11
Apr
Local Restaurants Invited to Apply for $5,000 Grants
Applications opened Wednesday for the annual Restaurant Cares Resilience Fund which will award $5,000 grants to over 230 restaurants across California....
08
Apr
Farmworker Advocacy and Legacy Take Center Stage at Pittsburg Celebration
A celebration, march and rally March 29 in Pittsburg honored farmworkers and the legacies of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta....
08
Apr
Antioch Police Looking for Suspects After Beloved Statue Vandalized
Antioch police are on the lookout for whoever stole "the little girl" portion of the "Hey Daddy, Look!" statue that has stood on Lone Tree Way for years....
07
Apr
Nationwide Hands Off! Rally Draws Hundreds to El Sobrante in Protest of Trump, Musk
West County residents gathered in El Sobrante as part of the nationwide "Hands Off" protest of Trump's policies and Elon Musk's involvement in the government....
07
Apr
Martinez Refinery Releases Details of Fire That Sent Burned Worker to Hospital
A worker at the Martinez refinery had to be taken to the hospital by helicopter after being burned by diesel fuel in a fire Wednesday....
04
Apr
Richmond Wants Healthy Options at Grocery Checkouts; Enforcement Could Be an Issue
Richmond City Council moved forward Tuesday with a proposed ordinance that could require grocery retailers to stock healthy options at checkouts....
04
Apr
‘Disturbing Crime Trend’: Elderly Residents Being Targeted for Thefts in San Pablo
Residents, especially older people, are advised to be cautious if someone approaches and offers something or tries to talk about religion or jewelry....
