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City reconsiders code enforcement
by Justin Lafferty
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
The worst of Antioch’s fiscal nightmare seems to have passed, and city officials are open to the possibility of reinstating code enforcement. Since the code enforcement department was essentially ...
Fundraiser to aid disaster relief efforts in Japan
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The community is invited to help support victims of the Japan earthquakes by attending a special dinner gala fundraiser held at the Antioch Historical Society Museum on Saturday, May 7. While Antio...
Map out your Artists’ Tour
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Lovers of art are invited to prepare for this year’s Artists’ Open Studio Tour, which runs from May 20 to 22, by picking up a tour map at the new Artists’ Open Studio Gallery, 741 Second St. in Bre...
Busby continues Antioch Speedway dominance
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Chalk up feature victory No. 458 for Scott Busby, California’s most winning stock car driver. Busby blasted by Iowa’s Kellen Chadwick and fought off spectacular moves by young champion Troy Foulger...
Antioch Cop Log: April 4 to April 25
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Officers arrived to find a 26-year-old male dead from multiple gunshot wounds. April 25, 9:35 p.m. The victim was a roommate of the female caller, and was not involved romantically with her.
Antioch honors stars at gala
by Justin Lafferty
Apr 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Two tireless Antioch community activists were fêted recently as citizens of the year, as the city’s Chamber of Commerce honored those who go above and beyond to make the city shine brightly. At Fri...
Great gadgetry
Apr 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Saving money while increasing efficiency and decreasing work-related accidents is the goal of any successful workplace. Leonard Pompa, a veteran wastewater operator at Delta Diablo Sanitation Distr...
Locals have a ball with bocce
by Justin Lafferty
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Playing bocce began as a way for Antioch residents Manny and Lydia Romo to get out of the house and do something together. They didn’t anticipate needing a passport. Bocce took the husband and wife...
Three arrested in connection with Antioch homicide
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch police have arrested three Antioch residents in connection with a December homicide on Rockspring Way, according to Lt. Leonard Orman, but one more suspect is still on the loose. On Wednesd...
Local schools make state Distinguished list
by Ruth Roberts
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Education in East County got top grades last week when the state honored two local schools with the 2011 Distinguished Schools award. Bristow Middle School in Brentwood and Dozier-Libbey Medical H...
Culture gets a free pass
by Samie Hartley
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
A library card is a powerful thing. With that tiny plastic card, children expand their imaginations and visit worlds far away while adults dive into murder mysteries and tales of love and love lost...
PG&E set to begin testing pipelines
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will perform a series of hydrostatic pressure tests on a number of gas transmission pipeline segments throughout its system beginning in May in Antioch and M...
Neighborhood Cleanup May 7
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The next installment of the Antioch Police Department’s Neighborhood Cleanup Program is scheduled for Saturday, May 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers should report to the Williamson Ranch Park, 5000 L...
Celebrate Arbor Day
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The Antioch Riverview Garden Club and the Antioch Parks Department will observe National Arbor Day on Friday April 29 at 3:30 p.m. at Antioch Community Park, 801 James Donlon Blvd. Mayor Jim Davis,...
Antioch softball off to hot start
by Justin Lafferty
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
As the saying goes, to know your enemy, you must become your enemy. Maybe that’s why Antioch High hired Brook Russo, a former assistant coach at Liberty and Freedom, to lead the varsity softball te...
DV coach moves on
by Justin Lafferty
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The coach who guided the Deer Valley High girls varsity basketball team to a deep playoff run this season will move up to the college ranks. Mark Anger will leave the Wolverines program after one y...
Wolverines' Agopian to be an Anteater
by Michael Dixon
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
On Wednesday, Deer Valley High’s Jason Agopian signed his letter of intent to play volleyball at UC Irvine next season. Agopian has played outside and opposite hitter with the Wolverines and at the...
Athlete of the Week: Tricia Talens
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Deer Valley freshman swimmer Tricia Talens took first place in the 100-meter breaststroke and 100-meter backstroke in the Wolverines recent 109-60 win over Liberty. Tricia, one of three Talens sist...
BVAL Notebook: Patriots keep winning
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Heritage High’s varsity softball team extended its undefeated Bay Valley Athletic League record by pummeling Deer Valley on Tuesday in a 14-4 victory. Sophomore first baseman Aliciana Ramirez went ...
Terraced garden
Apr 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch Riverview Garden Club’s April Garden of the Month belongs to Tomas and Fran Lucia. This wonderful terraced garden, located at 3310 Aldagrove Road, features many different plants, trees and ...