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Residents address Antioch crime concerns
by Kyle Szymanski
Mar 07, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
As Antioch’s crime rate continues to rise, city residents fought back with solutions during a crime prevention forum last week at Antioch High School. About 125 people were in attendance Feb. 28 as...
Press editor says goodbye
Mar 05, 2013 | 3 3 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
Co-Founder and Managing Editor Rick Lemyre has retired from the Brentwood Press and Publishing Corporation. Lemyre, 56, officially left the Press last Friday, bringing to a close his nearly 15 year...
Trusty Guide
Mar 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The Press’ East County Guide 2013 has hit the newsstands – and offices and stores – throughout the area. The guide lists everything from child care to churches, orchards to optometrists, plus sugg...
Power of Hope relayed
Mar 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch, Brentwood and Oakley Relay For Life organizers were recently honored for their efforts in 2012 by the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life Nationwide Power of Hope Award. The award is ...
Relay Roundup
Mar 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
March Madness is upon us, and there are plenty of ways to support Relay For Life teams taking on the fight against cancer. Here are a few ways you can help local teams with their fundraising effort...
Antioch explores revenue-generating measure
by Kyle Szymanski
Feb 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The Antioch City Council Tuesday discussed putting a revenue measure on a future ballot to fund increased police services. “If we do nothing, we’re giving our city a death sentence,” City Councilme...
From the Dais
by Press Staff Reports
Feb 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch City Council The Antioch City Council will address five key areas of concern during its strategic planning session scheduled for later this month. The council will address crime, the need...
Relay Roundup
Feb 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Those who support Relay For Life when the American Cancer Society’s annual fundraising event comes to town – but want to make a difference throughout the year – should keep an eye peeled for Relay ...
Teen scientist attains stratospheric fame
by Kyle Szymanski
Feb 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
When Antioch teen Lauren Rojas launched a weather balloon and capsule into the stratosphere as part of a school science experiment, she knew she was sending her Hello Kitty doll for a ride of its l...
Delta meeting marshals support
by Ruth Roberts
Feb 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
More than 300 residents, local officials and community activists converged on the gymnasium at Discovery Bay Elementary School last week for a town hall meeting in support of the Delta. Contra Cost...
Forum to address increase in Antioch crime
by Kyle Szymanski
Feb 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
As Antioch’s crime rate continues to climb, Mayor Wade Harper is turning to the community to provide solutions to combat the problem. Harper invites the public to join him, members of the City Coun...
Correction
Feb 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
In the Feb. 15 editions of The Press, Antioch’s population was incorrectly stated. Antioch’s population in 1995 was 74,925. We apologize for the error.
County Fair to partner with local farmers
Feb 20, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Contra Costa County Fair is teaming up with local farmers, Farm Bureau leaders, farmers’ market managers and other local food and farming supporters to plan a fun, interactive exhibit at the fa...
Antioch Relay kickoff party
Feb 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Relay for Life Antioch Planning Committee kicks off its annual effort Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Canyon Oaks Room at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road. Att...
Celebrating Black History Month
Feb 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Students from Live Oak High School in Antioch enjoyed a recent visit to the Antioch Historical Society, where they viewed an exhibit on Black History Month. The 20 students were accompanied by sta...
Antioch crime rate stirs staffing concerns
by Kyle Szymanski
Feb 14, 2013 | 2 2 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
UPDATED (Feb. 15 at 12:40 p.m.) The need for more cops became glaringly clear to the Antioch City Council Tuesday night following Antioch Police Chief Allan Cantando’s presentation on the state of...
Kudos to local wastewater plant
Feb 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Delta Diablo Sanitation District (DDSD) has been recognized for outstanding achievements in wastewater services in the San Francisco Bay Area by the California Water Environment Association. DDSD r...
‘Hansel and Gretel’
Feb 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Stage Right Conservatory Theatre, Inc. presents “Hansel and Gretel” Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St. in Antioch. Additional performance dates are Feb. 16,...
Adventurer earns Eagle Scout rank
Feb 09, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch High senior Justin Kirk, a member of Antioch Troop 151 and active in scouting since the second grade, received his Eagle Scout rank on Jan. 24. He’ll celebrate his achievement at an Eagle C...
CC Fire Departments launch new Cardiac Arrest App
Feb 08, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Fire departments served by the Contra Costa Regional Fire Communications Center (CCRFCC) launched the new PulsePoint app this week. The PulsePoint app is designed to support public safety agenci...