Pittsburg man charged with 2003 rape in Antioch
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:35:05 GMT

A Pittsburg man has been charged with a 2003 rape after a his DNA matched that found at the scene, police said Monday.

Antioch man, juvenile snatch Concord woman's purse, police say
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:50:47 GMT

Police arrested an adult and juvenile Saturday night after they stole a woman's purse along in Concord, police said.

King of Pop's ride to roll into Antioch
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:46:33 GMT

A traveling carnival coming to town this week could be a thriller. A ride from Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch estate, the Lolli Swing, will be among the attractions at the Somersville Towne Center parking lot starting Thursday.

On Tap: 'Charlotte's Web' this weekend in Antioch
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:36:57 GMT

Pittsburg Arts Collaborative on Saturday presents a juried, all-media fine arts exhibition celebrating the diversity of the Bay Area.

Fire House Smog- Smog Test Smog Check in Antioch Pittsburg Concord & Brentwood CA.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:32:53 GMT

Come see the staff at Fire House Smog for all your Smog Test and Check needs. Fire House Smog located in the historic old fire house on the corner of Lone Tree and Putnam has two complete service bays to get you in and out quickly and efficiently.

Antioch Police Calls
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:24:25 GMT

The following calls were among those handled by the Antioch police March 1-4 according to information provided by the police department.

Centenarian recalls early days in Antioch
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:41:02 GMT

"When we first moved to Antioch there were only about 20,000 people living in the area," Boyd said.

Car plows into Antioch house
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:22:19 GMT

A car crashed into the side of an empty house this evening, causing significant damage to the structure, police said.

Prosecutor Asks for Convictions in Complex Double Murder Case
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:10:42 GMT

A prosecutor asked jurors Tuesday to convict two men of murder charges for allegedly killing a drug dealer in Antioch four years ago and then killing an innocent woman in Oakland because she was a potential witness to the crime.

Violence won't crush our city, Richmond's faithful promise
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:27:16 GMT

Never again. Not in this church. Not in any church or place of worship. Not in this city.

Shooting on 27XX Contra Loma Boulevard, Oakland, Ca
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:10:24 GMT

A 20-year-old man who was shot outside a Pizza Hut restaurant in Antioch on Wednesday is in stable condition at a local hospital this afternoon, police said.

Kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard shares home videos
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:36:37 GMT

Kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard, held captive for 18 years in a ramshackle backyard compound, is seen cooking with her sister and mother and riding horses in recently shot home videos set to air on ABC Friday.

New Antioch garbage rates put onus on recycling
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:31:40 GMT

Residents here are being encouraged to sift through discarded items more carefully before putting them to the curb.

Couple operates a different kind of gym in Antioch
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:00:42 GMT

It's 6 o'clock, and a small stream of families and individuals begins to warm up the warehouse space cooled by an open delivery door in an Antioch warehouse tucked behind a flooring store.

Man critical after Antioch shooting
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:02:30 GMT

Police were investigating a shooting Wednesday evening in front of a pizzeria that left one person in critical condition.

Antioch author releases first Christian romance
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:48:50 GMT

In 2000 the local pharmacist decided she wanted to write a historical romance that took place in her hometown.

Raise in Antioch garbage service rates unnecessary
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:14:19 GMT

ONE OF THE primary responsibilities of local government is to ensure that its residents are getting the best price available for mandated services.

Man Tries to Kidnap Five-Year Old Child in Antioch
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:04:07 GMT

Antioch police are searching for a man who tried to abduct a five-year old girl from in front of her home Monday afternoon.

Police probe attempted kidnapping in Antioch
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:54:57 GMT

The attempted kidnapping happened shortly before 6 p.m. Monday at a home on the 500 block of West 19th Street, said Antioch police Lt.

Antioch mourns passing of former mayor
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:56:37 GMT

Friends and family members are remembering former Mayor Pete Lopez as a charismatic, passionate fan of the community he lived in and served for decades.