Antioch names 3rd police chief amidst turmoil, federal oversight
Antioch has yet another acting police chief. Capt. Joe Vigil will be the third acting chief in less than a year and a half. Vigil has had this role before, from August 2023 to February 2024.
Antioch has yet another acting police chief. Capt. Joe Vigil will be the third acting chief in less than a year and a half. Vigil has had this role before, from August 2023 to February 2024.
Antioch reaches agreement with the Justice Department after racist text scandal
The city of Antioch has reached an agreement after an investigation into the police department's discriminatory conduct against community members, the United States Department of Justice announced Friday.
The city of Antioch has reached an agreement after an investigation into the police department's discriminatory conduct against community members, the United States Department of Justice announced Friday.
Firefighters extinguish gas station fire in Antioch
Firefighters are responding to a fire at a gas station in Antioch late Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters are responding to a fire at a gas station in Antioch late Thursday afternoon.
Antioch drive-by shooting: 53 shell casings found
Antioch police said they discovered 53 shell casings on Monday evening after being called out to a drive-by shooting.
Antioch police said they discovered 53 shell casings on Monday evening after being called out to a drive-by shooting.
Gov. Newsom advocates loosening police pursuit policies in Oakland
Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Highway Patrol and some Oakland leaders on Friday strongly advocated for loosening on police pursuit policies.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Highway Patrol and some Oakland leaders on Friday strongly advocated for loosening on police pursuit policies.
Antioch double homicide at bowling alley result of attempted robbery
A motive behind a double homicide at an Antioch bowling alley was announced Thursday afternoon.
A motive behind a double homicide at an Antioch bowling alley was announced Thursday afternoon.
Antioch police save Christmas after thieves stole gifts under tree
The Antioch Police Department saved Christmas for one family after thieves stole gifts from under their tree.
The Antioch Police Department saved Christmas for one family after thieves stole gifts from under their tree.
Gunfight at Antioch bowling alley parking lot kills 2
Two men were killed following a gunfight in a parking lot of a bowling alley in Antioch Saturday night, police said.
Two men were killed following a gunfight in a parking lot of a bowling alley in Antioch Saturday night, police said.
Antioch pastor fights off alleged church burglar with martial arts
An East Bay pastor used martial arts to fight off a burglar who broke into his church.
An East Bay pastor used martial arts to fight off a burglar who broke into his church.
East Bay Pastor uses martial arts training to fight off church burglar
"One of the ten commandments is you shall not steal," Pastor Nick Neves told KTVU after he said he fought a would-be church burglar.
"One of the ten commandments is you shall not steal," Pastor Nick Neves told KTVU after he said he fought a would-be church burglar.
Antioch pastor thwarts intruder during Thanksgiving church break-in
An Antioch pastor thwarted a burglar who broke into his church early Thanksgiving morning, police said.
An Antioch pastor thwarted a burglar who broke into his church early Thanksgiving morning, police said.
10-year-old Antioch girl fights off carjacker to save siblings
A 10-year-old Antioch girl is being praised for her quick thinking after fending off a suspect who tried to steal a car with her and her siblings inside, police said.
A 10-year-old Antioch girl is being praised for her quick thinking after fending off a suspect who tried to steal a car with her and her siblings inside, police said.
Man shot to death Tuesday afternoon in Antioch
A man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Antioch.
A man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Antioch.
Antioch police target crime hot spots
The Antioch Police Department is touting what it calls a successful weekend of targeted patrols across the city.
The Antioch Police Department is touting what it calls a successful weekend of targeted patrols across the city.
23-year-old shot outside Antioch liquor store
Antioch police are looking for the person responsible for a shooting over the weekend.
Antioch police are looking for the person responsible for a shooting over the weekend.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe appears to be losing race to keep seat
To date, incumbent Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe had 7,903 votes and former City Manager Ron Bernal had nearly twice that: 16,765.
To date, incumbent Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe had 7,903 votes and former City Manager Ron Bernal had nearly twice that: 16,765.
5 rescued after boat capsizes on Antioch marina
Five people were rescued from the Antioch marina after their boat capsized Sunday morning.
Five people were rescued from the Antioch marina after their boat capsized Sunday morning.
'Unprovoked' stabbing on BART train, suspect identified
A woman has been seriously injured following an "unprovoked" stabbing on an Antioch-bound BART train Saturday morning, police said.
A woman has been seriously injured following an "unprovoked" stabbing on an Antioch-bound BART train Saturday morning, police said.
East Bay cheer squad needs help to get to Nationals
A Contra Costa County cheer squad qualified for the national competition in Florida, but the team is struggling to fundraise.
A Contra Costa County cheer squad qualified for the national competition in Florida, but the team is struggling to fundraise.
Antioch police recover more than 90 stolen cars
Antioch police say they're trying to fight back against a growing trend of vehicle thefts in the city.
Antioch police say they're trying to fight back against a growing trend of vehicle thefts in the city.