Steven Ford pledges reform after being sworn in as Antioch interim chief

Former San Francisco police commander Steven Ford was sworn in as the interim Police Chief in Antioch on Wednesday – raising hopes from many city officials that he would help reform an agency that’s faced recent controversy.

Applebee's fire in Antioch investigated as possible arson

Antioch fire department is investigating the fire that broke out Thursday morning in Applebee's as a potential case of arson.

Antioch tenants fight for comprehensive protections

"The local government needs to prioritize people and not these corporate landlords who come in, buy up all the property and make it unaffordable for the people who actually live here," said tenant and activist Rocheall Pierre.

Public defender wants Antioch, Pittsburg officer names in 'moral turpitude' sweep

The Contra Costa County Public Defender is asking the DA to release the names of the Pittsburg and Antioch police officers targeted in a "moral turpitude" investigation so that her attorneys can see if any of their cases have been compromised.

Contra Costa County D.A., FBI investigating Antioch, Pittsburg police for 'broad range of offenses'

Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office says they and the Federal Bureau of Investigations are investigating Antioch and Pittsburg police department officers for a "broad range of offenses." 

Fire displaces dozens of residents from Antioch apartments

At least 33 people were displaced by a two-alarm fire that tore through as many as 10 apartment units at Auto Center and Sycamore drives in Antioch Friday night, officials say. 

2 arrested for brush fires in Bay Point, Antioch

Authorities arrested two suspects this week in connection with brush fires set in Bay Point and Antioch.

Antioch's Red Caboose Restaurant destroyed by fire

An early morning fire destroyed The Red Caboose Restaurant in Antioch on Monday. The restaurant owners said their staff is heartbroken.

Man rescued from underground storm drain in Antioch

A man trapped 15 feet underground in a storm drain was rescued Sunday night in Antioch, authorities said. 

Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe apologizes after DUI arrest

Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe confirmed he was cited for driving under the influence in a video statement Saturday morning. 

'Excited delirium' theory used in Antioch death is racist and unscientific, new report concludes

The Physician for Human Rights unequivocally states that "excited delirium" has racist and unscientific origins and points to a death in Antioch, Calif., as a recent example of just that.

Antioch taps San Francisco veteran cop as interim police chief

Antioch has hired a new interim police chief as the city works to change the culture of the department and improve community relations.

Alexis Gabe: Non-profit to help organize search for missing 24-year-old

It's been more than three weeks since 24-year-old Alexis Gabe went missing near Antioch. Her family says there have been no big leads in her case, but police continue to reassure the community that the disappearance is their number one priority. 

March held for missing Oakley woman where trail seems to end

Alexis Gabe, 24, was last known to be in Antioch on Jan. 26. That's when she went to see an ex-boyfriend. She never returned home to Oakley that night.

Man who killed self with bomb in Antioch had explosives conviction

The man who apparently blew himself up with a homemade bomb in Antioch had previously injured himself with a pipe bomb.

Man blew himself up at Antioch high school, police say

The FBI, ATF, and Walnut Creek Police bomb squad were just a few of the law enforcement agencies called to investigate a crime scene in Antioch where a man was found dead with an explosive device.