Former Antioch police officer convicted of wire fraud as part of bigger scandal
A federal jury convicted former Antioch police officer Morteza Amiri of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme to obtain pay raises for a university degree he paid someone else to obtain for him.
A federal jury convicted former Antioch police officer Morteza Amiri of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme to obtain pay raises for a university degree he paid someone else to obtain for him.
Contra Costa County issues all clear in standoff between suspect, police
Contra Costa County's Community Warning System signaled an all-clear at 2:10 p.m. Friday regarding a standoff between police and a man barricaded inside a residence in Antioch.
Contra Costa County's Community Warning System signaled an all-clear at 2:10 p.m. Friday regarding a standoff between police and a man barricaded inside a residence in Antioch.
Antioch mom riding bike to get popsicles killed by suspected drunk driver
Linda Wooldridge was riding her bicycle to get popsicles at a nearby store when she was killed in a suspected DUI, Antioch police said.
Linda Wooldridge was riding her bicycle to get popsicles at a nearby store when she was killed in a suspected DUI, Antioch police said.
Bikers killed in 2 separate collisions in Antioch
A bicyclist and motorcycle biker were killed in two separate fatal accidents in Antioch Saturday, police said. At least one of the drivers was arrested.
A bicyclist and motorcycle biker were killed in two separate fatal accidents in Antioch Saturday, police said. At least one of the drivers was arrested.
VIDEO: Nearly $500K of jewelry stolen in Antioch smash-and-grab
Antioch police are searching for a man captured on surveillance video in a smash-and-grab burglary at JCPenney last month, according to the Antioch Police Department.
Antioch police are searching for a man captured on surveillance video in a smash-and-grab burglary at JCPenney last month, according to the Antioch Police Department.
Reserve Antioch police officer dies
Reserve officer Frank Rupani with the Antioch Police Department has died, police said.
Reserve officer Frank Rupani with the Antioch Police Department has died, police said.
Antioch great-grandfather carrying cash killed at homeless encampment
Photographs capturing memories of better times are something Christina Figaroa holds dear.
Photographs capturing memories of better times are something Christina Figaroa holds dear.
Dozens of Bay Area fires break out on July 4 because of fireworks
More than 20 fires broke out in the Bay Area on July 4 and many of them were sparked by illegal fireworks, firefighters said.
More than 20 fires broke out in the Bay Area on July 4 and many of them were sparked by illegal fireworks, firefighters said.
Double shooting in Antioch leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
A 58-year-old man died from multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday and a 44-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition after also being shot in Antioch, according to the Antioch Police Department.
A 58-year-old man died from multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday and a 44-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition after also being shot in Antioch, according to the Antioch Police Department.
Antioch bans watching or encouraging sideshows
City leaders in Antioch on Tuesday made it illegal to watch or encourage sideshow.
City leaders in Antioch on Tuesday made it illegal to watch or encourage sideshow.
Bay Area water parks: Here's your splash guide to summer
The Bay Area is home to more than half a dozen water parks. Here’s your summer guide to popular spots where families can splash and cool off from the heat.
The Bay Area is home to more than half a dozen water parks. Here’s your summer guide to popular spots where families can splash and cool off from the heat.
13 Antioch police officers fired, resigned after department scandals
Thirteen Antioch police officers have now lost their jobs after recent scandals within the Antioch Police Department
Thirteen Antioch police officers have now lost their jobs after recent scandals within the Antioch Police Department
Pittsburg High senior killed in Antioch shooting days before graduation
Investigators said the victim was Pittsburg High School student Henry Granado Jr.
Investigators said the victim was Pittsburg High School student Henry Granado Jr.
Antioch mayor issues warning after sideshows take over city streets
Dozens of reports poured in after sideshows took over several areas in Antioch on Saturday, according to the Antioch Police Department.
Dozens of reports poured in after sideshows took over several areas in Antioch on Saturday, according to the Antioch Police Department.
Chronic Bay Area thief, bank robber given over 5 years in federal prison
According to prosecutors, Elder committed a Marina District bank robbery while he was out on parole. He had just gotten out of custody 19 days earlier after serving time for another bank robbery he committed in January 2022 in Brentwood.
According to prosecutors, Elder committed a Marina District bank robbery while he was out on parole. He had just gotten out of custody 19 days earlier after serving time for another bank robbery he committed in January 2022 in Brentwood.
CA DOJ makes recommendations to Antioch police after 2021 fatal shooting
The State Department of Justice is recommending communications improvements at the Antioch police department after a deadly shooting in 2021.
The State Department of Justice is recommending communications improvements at the Antioch police department after a deadly shooting in 2021.
Crews contain separate Antioch fires
Fire officials said two brush fires that broke out in Antioch on Thursday afternoon were contained without injuries or damage to structures.
Fire officials said two brush fires that broke out in Antioch on Thursday afternoon were contained without injuries or damage to structures.
Popular homeless man violently killed in Antioch
There is now a growing memorial outside an Antioch gas station where 48-year-old Raheem Coe, who was homeless, would often hang out.
There is now a growing memorial outside an Antioch gas station where 48-year-old Raheem Coe, who was homeless, would often hang out.
3-car crash in Antioch injures 6
A three-vehicle traffic collision on state Highway 4 in Antioch on Saturday afternoon left six people hospitalized.
A three-vehicle traffic collision on state Highway 4 in Antioch on Saturday afternoon left six people hospitalized.
Man found on Antioch sidewalk victim of homicide: police
A man whose body was found on an Antioch sidewalk Wednesday was a victim of homicide, police said Friday.
A man whose body was found on an Antioch sidewalk Wednesday was a victim of homicide, police said Friday.