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Antioch becomes Bosnia Central
by Dave Roberts
Aug 10, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Roddy Ranch in Antioch – half a world away from Bosnia, site of the worst wartime atrocity in Europe since World War II – became one of the centers of the Bosnian community in the United States on ...
Brothers and Sisters
Aug 10, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
The Antioch Chamber recently partnered with Sizzler Restaurant to host a luncheon for Antioch Sister City delegates from Chichibu, Japan. The 12 delegates were presented with gifts from the chamber...
Beede named NFL Teacher of the Year
by Samie Hartley
Aug 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
When Frank Beede woke up on Wednesday morning, he had no idea he’d be making headlines in East County – let alone the entire country. Beede, an Oakley resident and Freedom High School history teach...
Farmers’ Market gets stamps of approval
Aug 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
The Somersville Towne Center Farmers’ Market is offering food stamp recipients a special incentive this summer: Spend at least $10 in SNAP (food stamps) at the market, and receive $5 for free to sp...
E-Waste Day on horizon
Aug 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Contra Costa Waste Services (Mt. Diablo Recycling Center and Transfer Station, 1300 Loveridge Road in Pittsburg) is hosting a free E-Waste Day on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event i...
Sutter Delta receives excellence award
Aug 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
According to an independent healthcare rating organization, Antioch’s Sutter Delta Medical Center, which operates one of the busiest emergency departments in the East Bay, ranks among the nation’s ...
Motown to rev up at El Campanil
Aug 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Back for third time by popular demand, The Barron Edwards’ Motown ’60s Revue Show takes the stage at Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St., on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. The Revue, set ...
Antioch Speedway features clash of class
by Jack Menges
Aug 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Talent was on prominent display at the Antioch Speedway last weekend, when two drivers at the top of their game split honors in the co-features. In the dirt modifieds it was Scott Busby, who has bu...
Council denies Walmart expansion
by Dave Roberts
Aug 03, 2010 | 2 2 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
After nearly four hours of emotional and contentious debate in a standing-room-only meeting that ended after 1 a.m., the Antioch City Council denied Walmart’s request to add a grocery department to...
Antioch bodybuilder takes title
Aug 02, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch resident Tim Hammett recently earned the title of 2010 Mr. San Jose Overall Champion, a premier Bay Area bodybuilding event. The win qualifies Tim to compete in national bodybuilding events...
New venue for local T.E.A. Party
by Samie Hartley
Jul 29, 2010 | 16 16 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
As the East Contra Costa T.E.A. Party continues to gain momentum, the organization this week began meeting in a new location, and kicked off an informative guest-speaker series with a presentation ...
Sales tax hike to go to voters
by Dave Roberts
Jul 29, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Despite poll results saying most Antioch residents have lost confidence in city officials’ ability to manage their tax dollars, the City Council Tuesday night unanimously approved a November ballot...
Youth help program gets national award
by Dave Roberts
Jul 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently bestowed on Antioch’s Youth Intervention Network (YIN) its Outstanding Community Involvement Award, making YIN one of only 24 recipients in the United ...
Election deadline nears
Jul 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Local filings for the Nov. 2 general election are trickling in, but there’s still time for those with a desire to run for office. The deadline is Aug. 6 at 5 p.m. All candidates must be residents o...
‘Dream’ bus arriving
Jul 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
The TIGI Livin’ the Dream Traveling Salon Tour bus arrives at Wild Orchids the Salon, 1328 Sunset Drive in Antioch, on Friday, Aug. 6. The bus, which once was home to rockers such as Velvet Revolve...
Drivers race up Speedway ladder
by Jack Menges
Jul 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The wingless sprints return to action Saturday night at the Antioch Speedway and share the top billing with the dirt modifieds. Rounding out the program are the super stocks, hobby stocks and mini ...
Antioch Cop Log: July 10 to July 26
Jul 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Updated July 29 Officers responded to the report of a fight, shots fired and a subject down.
Heartburn – no frivolous complaint
by Dagan Henderson
Jul 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
At one point or another we all get a little heartburn. Depending on diet and other factors, some get it more often than others. But how do you know when it’s time to see a doctor? According to Dr. ...
Senior Resource Fair set
Jul 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Congressman John Garamendi will make an appearance at a free Senior Citizens Resource Fair in Antioch on Thursday, Aug. 12. The fair, held at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St. and spo...
Kickball kicks off this week
by Dave Roberts
Jul 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Sports, for the most part, is the domain of the young. Adult leagues in softball, baseball, basketball and volleyball tend to attract participants in their 20s and 30s. But often left out are older...