Antioch city council considers rotating mayor system
The city of Antioch is exploring the possibility of changing its city government structure from an election-based system to a rotating mayor model.
Judge finds Contra Costa County DA overcharged Black defendants in watershed racial-bias ruling
In an unprecedented ruling, a Contra Costa County judge ruled that prosecutors have disproportionately charged Black defendants with sentencing enhancements that unfairly target them for life in prison without parole – at about a 40% greater likelihood than non-Black defendants.
Woman killed, man injured in Antioch shooting
A shooting in Antioch Thursday night left a woman dead and a man injured.
Brawl at Contra Costa County Fair leads to chaperone policy
Videos posted on social media show how chaos erupted at the Contra Costa County Fair in Antioch Saturday. There were huge brawls involving young people who appear to be teenagers. People are seen screaming, throwing punches, and pulling hair.
Protesters demand Antioch cops in racist text scandal be fired
Marching and chanting, more than 100 demonstrators took to the steps of the Contra Costa County courthouse in Martinez on Friday, demanding officers involved in a racist texting scandal be fired.
Vigil held in honor of Antioch crash victims
It was an emotional goodbye to three people who were killed in a car crash in Antioch. Family members have identified them as 45-year-old Ramell Jenkins, his wife Misty Green, and 25-year-old Brandon Compton.
'I was helpless:' 3 die in Antioch high-speed crash
Two men and one woman died in Antioch when their speeding car crashed into another car and then a tree, police said.
Cars catch fire in Antioch BART parking lot due to alleged gas thief
A person allegedly stealing gasoline at a BART parking lot in Antioch started a fire that burned six cars according to fire officials.
'We're moving in:' State AG Rob Bonta launches civil rights investigation in Antioch Police Department
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced the launch of a civil rights investigation into the scandal-scarred Antioch Police Department.
Widow of slain Antioch man speaks out
An Antioch family demands answers after a 31-year-old married father of two was fatally shot while buying pizza for his family.
Antioch names new crisis response team for Angelo Quinto
The city of Antioch on Monday launched a new non-police crisis response team named after Angelo Quinto, a resident who died in police custody during a mental health crisis.
'It’s a disturbing situation.' Antioch police chief responds to racist texting scandal, officer shortage
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford faces an uphill battle with a few dozen officers on leave amid a racist text messaging scandal and far fewer officers on patrol. Currently, 38 officers are on administrative leave and just 34 are actively patrolling the streets, Ford said.
31-year-old man shot and killed in Antioch, police say
A 31-year-old man died after being shot while driving in Antioch Monday night. The victim crashed at a convenience store parking lot, officials said.
Antioch native Isaiah Foskey drafted by the New Orleans Saints
Antioch native and former Notre Dame Fighting Irish's defensive end Isaiah Foskey was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the NFL draft Friday.
City of Antioch and police department sued over alleged excessive force by activist
A local activist and radio reporter has sued the Antioch Police Department for allegedly using excessive force against him while he tried stopping officers for doing the same to someone else during a 2021 protest.
Man whose case was dismissed after he spent 15 months in jail joining lawsuit against Antioch police
Dreshawn Jackson says an Antioch officer named in the police racist texting scandal arrested him in 2018 and lied about him having a gun in his possession. He spent 15-months in jail before his case was dismissed. Now he's joining a civil lawsuit against the department.
Couple suing beleaguered Antioch PD after violent arrest
A young couple is suing the Antioch PD, claiming they were victims of excessive force and racial profiling during a violent arrest last year. The lawsuit comes as the department is caught up in a racist texting scandal along with a widening probe by the FBI around possible civil rights abuses and other crimes.
Congressmen want US Attorney General to investigate Antioch police
U.S. Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek) and John Garamendi (D-Fairfield) have asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to direct the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the Antioch Police Department.