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Illegal grow house busted
by Justin Lafferty
Jan 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Thanks to a tip from an alert citizen, Antioch police recently busted an illegal marijuana grow house in the southeast part of the city, arresting four men from San Francisco. Doung Tran, 44; Thiet...
Antioch battles past speed bump
by Justin Lafferty
Jan 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
On any other day, Antioch High varsity wrestling coach Brett McNamar would love to talk glowingly of his athletes – guys like 140-pound senior Joe Baynes, who finished first in his class at the Fol...
Wolverines roll in big win over Falcons
by Michael Dixon
Jan 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Deer Valley's varsity and junior varsity girls basketball teams put up early big leads against rebuilding Freedom.
Antioch police layoffs delayed again
by Justin Lafferty
Jan 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Six Antioch police officers will keep their jobs until at least March 1, as the Antioch Police Officers Association has decided to extend concessions agreed upon in 2009 for another month and a hal...
BVAL notebook: Falcons start hot, finish off Lions
Jan 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
All boys BVAL teams knotted at 1-1 in league play after Friday games; Heritage, Deer Valley and Liberty girls win big.
DV pitcher shines in camp
Jan 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Deer Valley sophomore and varsity baseball pitcher Tyler Vistalli attended America’s Baseball Camps in Tempe, Ariz. over the Christmas break. The four-day camp is hosted by former pro player Ben Bo...
New restaurant offers ‘Louisiana infusion’
by Samie Hartley
Jan 20, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
As the saying goes, the wind from one door closing opens another, and Oakley resident Bobby Duncan is a man of opportunities. When New United Motors Manufacturing Incorporated closed its doors last...
Keeping the King dream alive
by Justin Lafferty
Jan 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
The history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words and the future of their impact were showcased at a tribute event held Monday at Deer Valley High School’s theater. The tribute, now in its third ye...
Second Pho Vietnam delights East County diners
by Michael Dixon
Jan 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
For the last three months, residents of Antioch have been treated to the unique but popular option of Vietnamese food, courtesy of Pho Vietnam. If that sounds familiar to East County residents, it ...
ECO enables entrepreneurs’ expansion
Jan 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
A bright spot amid East County’s slow economic recovery is ECO Business Centers, an nonprofit educational organization, located in Antioch, dedicated to the vital business of economic redevelopment...
BVAL notebook: Last-second goal key
by Justin Lafferty
Jan 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Freedom goal in closing seconds ties it up; BVAL play continues for the boys soccer teams; Deer Valley's girls water polo team rewarded for dedication in the classroom.
Antioch boy punts, passes and kicks his way to fame
Jan 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Michael McAdoo of Antioch earned first place in his age division at the national Punt, Pass and Kick contest.
Clean-ups continue in Antioch
Jan 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Planning is underway for the 21st installment of the First Saturday of the Month Neighborhood Clean-up, an effort by Antioch residents to keep their city’s trash picked up. The event will be held S...
Pro ballplayer makes hometown visit
Jan 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
The Antioch Museum’s Sports Legends Program will host a meet-and-greet event spotlighting Antioch’s own major league baseball player, Aaron Miles, on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 1500 W...
Wolverines control emotions, second half
by Justin Lafferty
Jan 17, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
Deer Valley's boys varsity basketball takes home a win over Antioch in the first BVAL game of the year; Liberty earns first league victory since 2008 in win at Pittsburg.
Residents rally to Take Back Antioch
by Justin Lafferty
Jan 13, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
When Antioch resident Brittney Gougeon started a Facebook page on Dec. 23 called Take Back Antioch, she didn’t quite know what to expect, but hoped for some discussion about how to make the city sa...
Antioch cops get creative to fight crime
by Justin Lafferty
Jan 13, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The Antioch Police Department will tap their imaginations to continue serving citizens during budget cuts, including a greater focus on violent crimes and interaction with other communities. Acting...
Falcons, Patriots play to scoreless tie
by Justin Lafferty
Jan 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
The boys and girls varsity soccer teams from Freedom and Heritage both saw their games end with 0-0 scores to kick off league competition.
Panthers primed for repeat postseason
by Michael Dixon
Jan 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
A group of underclassmen have led Antioch as the girls soccer team dives into Bay Valley Athletic League play.
Wolverines look for consistency
by Justin Lafferty
Jan 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
In what has been an up-and-down season for Deer Valley’s girls varsity basketball team, the Wolverines will start Bay Valley Athletic League play on Friday, hoping to get back on the right path. Th...