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Homicide investigation starts after East Bay fire crews find man dead inside car

Police found a man dead in his vehicle with a gunshot wound in Antioch.

Authorities are investigating the death as a homicide, the fourth in 2024. [ more ]

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Man slain in Antioch shooting

A 43-year-old man was fatally shot in Antioch

The shooting occurred in the 900 Block of Fitzuren Road [ more ]

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4 months ago

After prison sentence in notorious 1996 campus slaying, Antioch man charged in connection with two shootings

A 50-year-old man has been charged in connection with two separate shootings in Antioch, California.

The man had previously been implicated in a 1996 murder case at Contra Costa College. [ more ]

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Foul play ruled out in death of person found in Antioch creek

Death in Antioch creek not homicide

Exact cause of death undetermined [ more ]

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Crash in Antioch leaves one dead, another critically injured

One man killed and another critically injured in a traffic collision in Antioch.

A 20-year-old man on a dirt bike crashed into a white van after running a stop sign at a high speed. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Two charged with murder in recent Antioch double shooting

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Antioch that killed one person and injured another.

The suspects, Lonnie Decker and Steven Kelly, have been charged with murder, attempted murder, and being felons in possession of a firearm. [ more ]

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Assault in Antioch parking lot ends in gunfire, car crash

One person was injured in a shooting and car crash in Antioch

The incident started with an assault in a parking lot and escalated into a shooting and a car collision [ more ]

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Antioch police seek help in identifying person of interest in Jan. 3 shooting

Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a person of interest in a shooting in Antioch.

The shooting occurred at Sycamore Square in the 1000 block of Sycamore Drive, and a 32-year-old man was later found with gunshot wounds. [ more ]

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Fatal shooting victim in Antioch is identified

Roberto Gonzalez-Lamas, 41, was shot and killed in Antioch.

Another man was also critically wounded in the shooting. [ more ]

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One killed, one wounded in Antioch shooting

One man was killed and another man was critically injured in a shooting in Antioch, California.

The police have not released the names of the victims or provided a motive for the shooting. [ more ]

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Family says Antioch homicide victim was loving father, friendly neighbor

The family of a man shot to death in Antioch is looking for answers as to why he was targeted.

The victim, Junior Rospigliosi, was described as a great father and a friendly person. [ more ]

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16 hours ago

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Antioch police officers named in racist texting scandal conspired to injure, oppress, threaten and intimidate' residents, lawsuit claims

Allegations of police brutality and systemic racism in Antioch [ more ]

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2 days ago

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Home sale prices from Contra Costa County, May 5, 2024

Residential transactions in Contra Costa County. [ more ]

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Antioch kicks in nearly $5 million in gas tax monies to get $13 million in safe road grants

Antioch is set to receive over $13 million in federal grants for bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements along L Street corridor.

City committed matching funds of almost $5 million to secure the federal grant for the project. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Crews battle brush fire along San Joaquin River in Antioch

Brush fire in Antioch

Firefighters battling blaze along the San Joaquin River [ more ]

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2 months ago

In brief: Pittsburg residents can help shape marina, Old Town's future

Community meeting in Pittsburg to enhance downtown marina and Old Town connections.

Antioch celebrates Black history by honoring local trailblazers. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Antioch will repeal car cruising ban to align with new state rules

Assembly Bill 436 has repealed local authorities' ability to prohibit cruising in California cities, bringing back the decades-old tradition.

Cities like Antioch must remove their bans on cruising in accordance with the new state rules. [ more ]

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What's in a name for the mayor of Antioch? The honoring of his foster parents

Antioch mayor changes his name to honor Mexican immigrants who raised him

Petition to change his name was accepted by the Contra Costa Superior Court [ more ]

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Antioch police officer survives after pursuit of stolen vehicle results in gunfire

An officer in Antioch survived gunfire during a chase of a stolen vehicle.

Police are continuing to search for the suspects involved in the incidents. [ more ]

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Environment

Mayor pledges to work toward public investment in clean energy, reject fossil fuels

Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe pledges to reject investing public money into fossil fuel infrastructure in the city.

Hernandez-Thorpe becomes the first mayor to sign onto Pacific Environment's global pledge to fight climate crisis and say no to new fossil fuel infrastructure in Antioch. [ more ]

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US politics

Judge Finds 8 Antioch Police Officers Tainted by Racial Bias, Reduces Criminal Charges | KQED

The ruling threw out sentence enhancements in a criminal case involving racist text messages sent by Antioch police officers.

Residents have reported racist and illegal behavior by Antioch law enforcement for years, and a previous FBI investigation uncovered thousands of racist text messages. [ more ]

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Wine

Two sisters plan an ambitious waterside wine bar in Antioch

The Pour Up is a wine bar opening in Antioch, CA in 2024, offering a classic wine bar experience with a focus on local and minority-owned wines and beers.

The owners, Monique Griffin and Angel Edwards, aim to create a space that fosters connection and bridges the gap between them as sisters who grew up separately. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Big 2023 Bay Area crime and public safety stories that will impact 2024

The close of 2023 caps a year in which Bay Area crime and public safety issues repeatedly surfaced to the top of news cycles and the public consciousness.

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4 months ago

Stormwater filtering devices being installed in San Jose but one site left construction litter in its wake

The construction on Blossom Hill Road is part of a project to install trash capture devices for stormwater management.

The Buchanan Road project has experienced delays and temporary patches, but has now been made drivable. [ more ]

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5 months ago