Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe hit with 2 DUI charges
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe was charged by the district attorney's office with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence stemming from an incident in March.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe was charged by the district attorney's office with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence stemming from an incident in March.
Antioch man fatally shot alleged robber in self-defense, police said
An Antioch man allegedly shot and killed a man who attempted to rob him out of self-defense early Friday morning, police said.
An Antioch man allegedly shot and killed a man who attempted to rob him out of self-defense early Friday morning, police said.
Alexis Gabe: Reward increased to $60,000 in case of missing Oakley woman
The reward for information leading to the location of an Oakley woman who went missing in January has increased to $60,000, officials said on Monday.
The reward for information leading to the location of an Oakley woman who went missing in January has increased to $60,000, officials said on Monday.
Police car vandalized, officer assaulted during Antioch sideshows
Sideshow spectators in Antioch could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Sideshow spectators in Antioch could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Alexis Gabe's cell-phone case found in Antioch, 'key piece of evidence'
A key piece of evidence has been recovered in the case of a missing Oakley woman. On Friday, officials announced Alexis Gabe's cell-phone case was discovered by investigators in Antioch.
A key piece of evidence has been recovered in the case of a missing Oakley woman. On Friday, officials announced Alexis Gabe's cell-phone case was discovered by investigators in Antioch.
Recall of Antioch mayor dies following allegations of fraud
Antioch mayor Lamar Thorpe recall supporters did not collect the required number of signatures to put the recall on the ballot by deadline.
Antioch mayor Lamar Thorpe recall supporters did not collect the required number of signatures to put the recall on the ballot by deadline.
Families protest outside Antioch police station, demand transparency
Families impacted by police violence protested outside the Antioch police station Saturday, calling for transparency and accountability. They shared stories about family members who were killed or injured in-custody.
Families impacted by police violence protested outside the Antioch police station Saturday, calling for transparency and accountability. They shared stories about family members who were killed or injured in-custody.
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.
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 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.
"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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
An early morning fire destroyed The Red Caboose Restaurant in Antioch on Monday. The restaurant owners said their staff is heartbroken.
Man rescued from storm drain may have been trapped for 2 days
A man who was rescued from a storm drain in Antioch Sunday may have been trapped for two days.
A man who was rescued from a storm drain in Antioch Sunday may have been trapped for two days.
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.
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.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe confirmed he was cited for driving under the influence in a video statement Saturday morning.
Antioch man convicted of 1980 murder of 14-year-old girl
An Antioch man has been convicted of murdering a 14-year-old girl more than 40 years ago in 1980.
An Antioch man has been convicted of murdering a 14-year-old girl more than 40 years ago in 1980.
'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.
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.