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.
East Bay couple forced out of home because of illegal fireworks
Robin Anderson clutched one of her cats as she watched the Antioch home she rents go up in flames. “They’re ruining my life, ruined my house, everything I own is out on my front lawn,” said Anderson. “And for what, I don’t understand why they’re doing it."
Demand for answers in the death of Angelo Quinto at Antioch police HQ rally
A rally was held Wednesday evening at Antioch police headquarters, demanding answers in the death of Angelo Quinto.
Antioch makes formal apology to AAPI community for past racism
In 1876, Antioch residents drove out the Chinese and burned their homes down.
'I'm not messing around,' Antioch mayor says he's pulling out all stops to curb sideshows
Antioch police say they've gathered information indicating that a sideshow is being planned this weekend in the city. Mayor Lamar Thorpe says he's not messing around with anybody - sideshows don't belong in Antioch.
Antioch mayor says sideshows not welcome in his city
At a morning news conference, Mayor Lamar Thorpe announced a ban on such driving, and multiple steps to combat this kind of crime. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports.
Antioch police prepares to take action after city declares itself a No Sideshow Zone
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe says he's not playing around - sideshows don't belong in Antioch.
Suspect busted for allegedly starting Antioch apartment blaze with fireworks
A fire that displaced 40 people from their homes in two Antioch apartment buildings was started by a suspect who threw an illegal firework, police said.
Antioch police announce arrest in homicide of 12-year-old Oakland girl
Antioch police on Tuesday announced an arrest by deputy U.S. Marshals in the homicide of a 12-year-old girl from Oakland.
Sideshows besiege 3 East Bay cities over the weekend, officials respond
Last weekend, hundreds of drivers besieged three East Bay cities, and in so doing, took over intersections to spin their vehicles in high-velocity circles.
Antioch police identify suspect in slaying of 12-year-old
The suspect wanted for the alleged homicide of a 12-year-old girl in Antioch has been identified by police for the first time.
Still no arrests in fatal shooting of 12-year-old girl in Antioch
Contra Costa County medical examiners have not released the girl's identity, though Kipp Bridge Academy in Oakland said the victim was K'Lea Davis, a student at the school.
Born in jail, progressive Antioch mayor now champions police reform
Lamar Thorpe was born in jail. He was the only Black child among other children raised by Mexican foster care parents. He couldn’t properly read and write English in high school. Now, he's mayor of Antioch.
12-year-old girl shot and killed in Antioch
When officers arrived, they found the girl in an upstairs bedroom, suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
18-year-old woman killed in Antioch shooting
Police in Antioch are investigating a shooting that killed an 18-year-old woman Friday evening.
Man wounded after shooting in parking lot of Antioch cannabis dispensary
Police in Antioch are investigating a shooting that occurred in parking lot of a cannabis dispensary, wounding a 27-year-old man.
NFL 1st-round draft pick Najee Harris returns to Richmond homeless shelter where he once lived
Not long before the start of the National Football League Draft on Thursday, running back Najee Harris returned to the very homeless shelter that he and his family once lived.
Victim’s daughter identifies tenant in apparent landlord dispute turned fatal
Antioch police say a 52-year-old man is dead following a shooting that resulted from a landlord-tenant dispute.
3 plea deals in 2005 killing of sleeping Antioch teen
Murder charges were dropped against George Marcus Siever, 36, and Brian Lee Gray Sr., 35, after they accepted manslaughter convictions.
2 suspects sought in fatal shooting of 16-year-old in Antioch
Antioch police identified the victim on Monday as 16-year-old Rasaan Scypion of Pittsburg.