Antioch police arrest man on arson, assault charges
In Antioch, police arrested a man suspected of attacking someone in a homeless camp and then starting a fire that spread to nearby hillsides.
Antioch councilmembers urging tenant anti-harassment ordinance
Two members of the Antioch City Council are urging Mayor Lamar Thorpe to include a proposed tenant anti-harassment ordinance and an ordinance requiring just cause for evictions into the next city council agenda.
Embattled Antioch councilmember resigns from committee after run-in with police
An Antioch council member has stepped down as chair of the police oversight committee after a run-in with cops at her home.
Antioch mayor calls for councilwoman to step down from police oversight committee
Mayor Lamar Thorpe said Tamisha Torres-Walker should step down as chair of the Antioch police oversight committee.
Health care workers strike in Antioch over short staffing, labor
Health care workers are on strike Monday morning at Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch over short staffing and unfair labor practices, union officials said.
Double tragedy: East Bay business owner dies in car crash; fire destroys family home
The family of John Khan has suffered a double loss. He was killed a car crash by someone they describe as reckless driver just weeks after a fire destroyed their family home in Antioch.
Grass fire spreads to 2 homes in Antioch
Two Antioch homes caught fire and were badly damaged Tuesday morning due to the flames from a fire that started in a grassy area.
3 minors among injured in Antioch shooting
Four people were injured in a shooting Monday in Antioch, police said.
Antioch police arrest three armed robbery suspects following pursuit
Police on Friday arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Antioch that led to a vehicle pursuit through several cities in the Bay Area.
Arrest of Antioch High student draws outcry
The arrest of a 16-year-old student at Antioch High School, who witnesses said was held down by security and police officers by his hair, has led to an outcry in the community.
Man driving ATV in Antioch dies following crash with other vehicle
A 39-year-old man died in a crash with another vehicle while riding an all-terrain vehicle on a street in Antioch early Wednesday morning, police said.
In-custody death of Angelo Quinto in Antioch ruled 'accident,' Coroner cites 'excited delirium'
The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office ruled that Angel Quinto died from excited delirium when he was restrained by officers on Dec. 23.
East Bay leaders encourage other cities to require employee vaccinate mandates
When it comes to vaccinations, Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe says his community is lagging, and creating a potential hotspot for COVID-19.
Family of Angelo Quinto brings wrongful death lawsuit against Antioch police
Attorney’s representing Angelo Quinto’s family contend that the man died from restraint asphyxia while two officers held him face down in his mother’s room after being called to reports of a person experiencing a mental health crisis on Dec. 23.
Friends mourn victim of latest Highway 4 shooting
Friends of a man shot and killed on Highway 4 mourned their loss Tuesday, saying the victim had been looking forward to becoming a first-time father.
Police shooting investigation closes Highway 4 at Lone Tree Way/A Street
Eastbound state Highway 4 is closed at Lone Tree Way/A Street Monday night because police are investigating a shooting, Antioch Police Department said. California Highway Patrol officials said.
Antioch mayor puts business owners on notice for drug dealing, criminal activity
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe called out property and business owners along the Sycamore Drive corridor for tolerating open drug dealing and providing shelter to "other illicit activities" in a Monday press conference where he declared, "It's over!"
Shooting at Antioch liquor store injures two people
Two people remain in stable condition after they were shot early Saturday morning at an Antioch liquor store.
Two people shot at Antioch liquor store
Antioch police are looking for a third suspect following a shooting Saturday morning inside of a liquor store.
Antioch brush fire spreads to apartment complex
The fire broke out in the area of James Donlon Boulevard and Tabora Drive with flames reaching a nearby apartment building, fire officials said.