Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run of Antioch Teen Girl
The Antioch Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of a 17-year-old girl last month, the department said Tuesday....
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Feb
02
Feb
First Antioch School Board Raise in Years Comes With Budget Cuts on Horizon
Despite concerns about doing so while facing budget cuts, Antioch Unified School District board members are increasing their pay for the first time in decades....
02
Feb
EdSource: California Students Join Nationwide Anti-ICE Protest
While immigration raids have unnerved immigrant communities, school walkouts showed how students have transformed that fear into organized action. ...
01
Feb
Deal Reached on $590 Million Loan to Prop Up Transit Agencies
Officials have agreed on a $590 million loan to stave off service cuts to AC Transit, BART, Caltrain and SF Muni before voters decide on a tax on the ballot....
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Jan
Consultant to Lead Community Engagement for $550M Chevron Settlement; Richmond to Consider ‘ICE-Free’ Zones
Richmond City Council voted to have a consultant lead community engagement on the Chevron settlement and will consider making the city an "ICE-free zone."...
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Jan
Rosie the Bridge? Leaders Discuss How to Represent Women Workers on Bay Area Landmark
Officials are considering adding a second commemoration to the John F. McCarthy Memorial Bridge, commonly known as Richmond-San Rafael Bridge....
30
Jan
3 County Libraries Receiving $10K Donations
The Antioch, Concord and Walnut Creek branches of the Contra Costa County library will each receive $10,000 from the Carnegie Corporation of New York....
30
Jan
San Pablo Considering Financing District to Increase Revenue
San Pablo wants to create a financing district to capture property growth taxes for use on city projects, as it looks to expand revenue amid budget challenges....
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Jan
‘To Try Nothing Would Be Ridiculous’: Antioch Council Hears Strategies to Reduce Gun Violence
The Hope and Heal Fund presented recommendations to reduce gun violence in Antioch to the City Council, many of which are said to be in motion. ...
29
Jan
BART Reports Sizeable Decrease in Crime on Its System
According to a December 2025 report from the BART chief of police, crime over the course of 2025 dropped by 41% when compared to 2024 metrics....
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Jan
Antioch Emergency Shelter Plan Falls Through
The owner of the former Comfort Inn in Antioch withdrew from a deal to provide shelter to unhoused residents of the city on cold nights....
27
Jan
Fiya Spice Caribbean Bridges Jamaican, Soul Food in Pittsburg
Married chef couple Porsche and Everick Wilkins run Fiya Spice Caribbean, a Pittsburg restaurant where they sell Jamaican and soul food dishes....
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Jan
Contra Costa Voters to Decide on $920M in Bonds for Community College Upgrades
The Contra Costa Community College District is putting a measure on the June 2 primary ballot seeking $920 million in bonds for repairs and upgrades....
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Jan
Kennedy Girls Soccer Focuses on Improvement Over Wins
The Kennedy High Eagles girls soccer team didn't score until its fourth game and is still looking for a win with two games left in the season....
26
Jan
Teen Girl Found Dead Near Antioch Road Was Victim of Hit-and-Run
A girl, 17, who was found dead near L Street between 10th and 18th was the victim of a hit-and-run. Anyone with information is asked to contact Antioch Police....
