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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Call for county commissioners
Oct 02, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Contra Costa County District III Supervisor Mary Nejedly Piepho is seeking qualified, motivated candidates to serve on the following county advisory committees: County Library Commission The comm...
Well done, Wickware
Oct 02, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Dozier-Libbey Medical High School history teacher Stacey Wickware, center, displayed her 2011-12 Antioch Teacher of the Year plaque at the recent Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year dinner at t...
Candidates to face the public at forum
Sep 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The East County Democrats For Action (ECDFA), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the National League of Latin American Citizens host an Antioch candidates fo...
Burglars steal donations for cancer patient
by Kyle Szymanski
Sep 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
A safe containing about $11,000 dedicated to the care of a cancer patient was stolen Thursday from the home of an Antioch resident. April Phillps, whose 21-year-old son Terry Richards is battling a...
Video garners support to protect Delta
by Ruth Roberts
Sep 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
On a warm Indian summer morning, Roger Mammon is out fishing on the Delta – an activity the Oakley resident and community activist has enjoyed for years. “I caught four salmon here yesterday,” said...
Councils consider more cops, bigger library
by Press Staff Reports
Sep 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
From the Dais, a wrap-up of the most recent meetings of local government bodies in Antioch, Brentwood, Discovery Bay and Oakley, runs every other week in The Press. Antioch The Antioch City C...
Fundraiser to help restore City Park
Sep 27, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Take Back Antioch has partnered with UNO Chicago Grill to raise money to defray the cost of rebuilding City Park. Antioch’s City Park, located at A and 10th streets, was severely damaged in a fire ...
Deer Valley Homecoming
Sep 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Sage Silva and Marlon Santos were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at halftime of Deer Valley’s 43-6 victory over San Leandro on Sept. 21.