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Antioch candidates vie for school board seats
by Kyle Szymanski
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch voters have plenty of choices come November – nine candidates are competing for three seats in the city’s school board race. The candidates, including incumbents Claire Smith and Diane Gibs...
What will the kids be after Halloween?
by Annie Jung
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
It’s October, and for many families that means choosing costumes for fall festivals and neighborhood trick-or-treating. Dressing up and taking on a different role is fun – for kids and adults alike...
Benefit for accident victim
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR) Delta Chapter hosts a fundraiser benefiting the Tami Clark Foundation on Friday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Newberry Estate Vineyards in Brentwood. Tami Clark is ...
National stage
Oct 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch resident and aspiring recording artist Jessica Caylyn performed the National Anthem at the Oakland A’s playoff game versus the Detroit Tigers last Thursday. The songstress, who recently ret...
Pride of the Delta Tour
Oct 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Kiwanis Club of the Delta hosts its annual Pride of the Delta Restaurant Tour in Antioch on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. Participating restaurants include Beer Garden, Bridgehead Café, Celia’s ...
Thrift shop closes amid safety concerns
by Kyle Szymanski
Oct 11, 2012 | 2 2 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
For the past seven years, Hospice of the East Bay’s Antioch thrift shop has helped fund the nonprofit’s specialized care for adults and children suffering from life-limiting illnesses. But the rise...
Stylists support one of their own
by Samie Hartley
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Salons throughout East County are coming together in support of a fellow stylist recovering from massive injuries suffered in a boat accident this summer. Tami Clark, a hairstylist at Wild Orchids ...
Halloween events on agendas
by Press Staff Reports
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
A recap of recent activity of local government bodies in Antioch, Brentwood, Discovery Bay and Oakley. Antioch The Antioch City Council turned down the appeal of Antioch’s Grace Bible Fellows...
Election 2012: Gary Agopian, Antioch Mayor candidate
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
I was born in California and have lived in Antioch with my wife Robin and our three children for the past 17 years. Our daughter and two sons graduated from Antioch schools and are now in college. ...
Election 2012: Don Freitas, Antioch Mayor candidate
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Our citizens voted by more than 84 percent on June 5 to retain an elected mayor. Residents want an independent, strong, effective leader. They also demand accountability – results over campaign rhe...
Election 2012: Wade Harper, Antioch Mayor candidate
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
I am a full-time police lieutenant and vice mayor of Antioch. I am campaigning to become mayor of Antioch because I am worried about the future of our city. Antioch crime is of emergency proportion...
Michael Leon, Antioch Mayor
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
I’m running for Major of Antioch; why? I’m one of you, just a plain, simple family man trying to make it in these terrible economic times while fighting hard to keep my home and a way of life I onc...
Election 2012: Jim Davis, City Council candidate
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
I am the best candidate for the Antioch City Council race. I have served as mayor, mayor pro-tem, council member, as a Neighborhood Watch presenter and organizer, and on the Antioch Police Commissi...
Election 2012: Noel Pinto, City Council candidate
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
My name is Noel Pinto and I am a candidate for the Antioch City Council 2012. I have been a resident of this diverse Antioch community for nine years and I truly enjoy living in this city that has ...
Election 2012: Mary Rocha, City Council candidate
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
My name is Mary Helen Rocha and I am a candidate for Antioch City Council. I have lived in Antioch over 40 years and during that time have proudly served as your representative on the Antioch Schoo...
Election 2012: Walter Ruehlig, City Council candidate
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
I am a proud husband, father, grandparent and five-time foster parent, graduating from the State University of New York with a B.A. in English. In 1968 I joined the Peace Corps, teaching in an elec...
Election 2012: Monica Wilson, City Council candidate
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
I’m Monica Wilson. I would like to represent you on the Antioch City Council and bring a fresh look and team approach to city government. These have been tough times, but Antioch can pull it togeth...
Teen fine forgiveness
Oct 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
This month, the Brentwood Library introduces the Teen Fines Forgiveness Program, which help teens pay off late fees for overdue books. Library users 13 to 18 are invited to participate in an hour-l...
Locals rally for park restoration
by Kyle Szymanski
Oct 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
It didn’t take long for Take Back Antioch (TBA) volunteers to realize their two-day fundraiser to rebuild Antioch’s City Park would be a success. As day one came to an end Sept. 29 at Uno Chicago G...
Community service officers to return in Antioch
Oct 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
After a three-year absence, community service officers will soon be on the streets again for the Antioch Police Department. “I think it is important as we are rebuilding that some of these quality...