The ruling threw out sentence enhancements in a criminal case involving racist text messages sent by Antioch police officers.
Residents have reported racist and illegal behavior by Antioch law enforcement for years, and a previous FBI investigation uncovered thousands of racist text messages.
Antioch settles lawsuit linked to police brutality case
Kathryn Wade received a $349,000 settlement due to alleged police misconduct leading to trauma stemming from her son Malad Baldwin's treatment.
An Antioch man was secretly dating two next-door neighbors. In the end, one was killed and the other was headed to prison
Serico Justice received a 21-year sentence for killing her neighbor in a love triangle incident.
The ruling threw out sentence enhancements in a criminal case involving racist text messages sent by Antioch police officers.
Residents have reported racist and illegal behavior by Antioch law enforcement for years, and a previous FBI investigation uncovered thousands of racist text messages.
Gun violence in Antioch is escalating, prompting calls for increased police funding and presence.
Antioch mayor now seeks $500k to curb surge of gun violence
Antioch mayor seeks $500,000 for long-term law enforcement support to address the surging gun violence in the city.
The police chief is optimistic about ongoing discussions with outside agencies for additional help.
Antioch mayor calls on outside agencies to assist with spike in violence
Antioch Mayor calls for emergency resources due to recent violent spike, with 15 shootings and two deaths in three weeks.
Gunfire flies in East Bay city plagued with it; 18-year-old critically injured
An 18-year-old was shot in Antioch and remains in critical but stable condition; the area has faced recent gun violence.
Incoming Antioch mayor prioritizes public safety, plans community policing initiatives
Ron Bernal prioritizes public safety and community policing to tackle crime, emphasizing the need for a permanent police chief and neighborhood engagement.
A 23-year-old man faces attempted murder and animal cruelty charges after a series of violent incidents over a span of weeks in Antioch.
Two hospitalized after Antioch shooting
Gun violence in Antioch is escalating, prompting calls for increased police funding and presence.
Antioch mayor now seeks $500k to curb surge of gun violence
Antioch mayor seeks $500,000 for long-term law enforcement support to address the surging gun violence in the city.
The police chief is optimistic about ongoing discussions with outside agencies for additional help.
Antioch mayor calls on outside agencies to assist with spike in violence
Antioch Mayor calls for emergency resources due to recent violent spike, with 15 shootings and two deaths in three weeks.
Gunfire flies in East Bay city plagued with it; 18-year-old critically injured
An 18-year-old was shot in Antioch and remains in critical but stable condition; the area has faced recent gun violence.
Incoming Antioch mayor prioritizes public safety, plans community policing initiatives
Ron Bernal prioritizes public safety and community policing to tackle crime, emphasizing the need for a permanent police chief and neighborhood engagement.
City officials awarded key to the city by outgoing mayor
Outgoing Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe recognized community leaders' contributions amidst challenges, including an FBI investigation and reflected on his life journey during his final address.
Antioch man accused of multiple rapes; police say there could be additional victims
A man in Antioch is facing multiple felony charges for rape and kidnapping, with authorities investigating potential additional victims.
They kept hitting me until I broke loose': Weeks before he was shot dead, Antioch man sought restraining order against his suspected killer
A restraining order filed by Efren Reynoso against Elijah Birba preceded his murder, indicating unresolved conflict and violence leading up to his death.
Bay Area man allegedly killed mom and brother, left bodies in bedroom
A man was arrested for the double murder of his mother and half-brother in Antioch, discovered during a welfare check.
East Bay police officers spotted duo with Halloween masks and costumes; they weren't trick-or-treating
Two people were arrested for stealing Halloween costumes and possessing ammunition, highlighting a troubling intersection of crime during the festive season.
Man slain in Antioch shooting
A 43-year-old man was fatally shot in Antioch
The shooting occurred in the 900 Block of Fitzuren Road
Antioch man accused of multiple rapes; police say there could be additional victims
A man in Antioch is facing multiple felony charges for rape and kidnapping, with authorities investigating potential additional victims.
They kept hitting me until I broke loose': Weeks before he was shot dead, Antioch man sought restraining order against his suspected killer
A restraining order filed by Efren Reynoso against Elijah Birba preceded his murder, indicating unresolved conflict and violence leading up to his death.
Bay Area man allegedly killed mom and brother, left bodies in bedroom
A man was arrested for the double murder of his mother and half-brother in Antioch, discovered during a welfare check.
East Bay police officers spotted duo with Halloween masks and costumes; they weren't trick-or-treating
Two people were arrested for stealing Halloween costumes and possessing ammunition, highlighting a troubling intersection of crime during the festive season.
Man slain in Antioch shooting
A 43-year-old man was fatally shot in Antioch
The shooting occurred in the 900 Block of Fitzuren Road
East Bay sexual assault suspect is accused of terrorizing more than one victim
Authorities suspect there may be more victims of Robert Chuksorji, who has been charged with multiple counts of rape and kidnapping.
Gunfire near East Bay vineyard kills man; shooting of woman also probed
Authorities in Antioch are investigating a fatal shooting near a vineyard where a man died and a woman was critically injured.
Antioch approves paying outside officers $200 an hour to help patrol city streets
Antioch allocates $500,000 for gun violence reduction, hiring outside law enforcement, while avoiding disclosing agency details until agreements are finalized.
East Bay sexual assault suspect is accused of terrorizing more than one victim
Authorities suspect there may be more victims of Robert Chuksorji, who has been charged with multiple counts of rape and kidnapping.
Gunfire near East Bay vineyard kills man; shooting of woman also probed
Authorities in Antioch are investigating a fatal shooting near a vineyard where a man died and a woman was critically injured.
Antioch approves paying outside officers $200 an hour to help patrol city streets
Antioch allocates $500,000 for gun violence reduction, hiring outside law enforcement, while avoiding disclosing agency details until agreements are finalized.
Antioch police officers named in racist texting scandal conspired to injure, oppress, threaten and intimidate' residents, lawsuit claims
Allegations of police brutality and systemic racism in Antioch
Home sale prices from Contra Costa County, May 5, 2024
Residential transactions in Contra Costa County.
Foul play ruled out in death of person found in Antioch creek
Death in Antioch creek not homicide
Exact cause of death undetermined
Antioch kicks in nearly $5 million in gas tax monies to get $13 million in safe road grants
Antioch is set to receive over $13 million in federal grants for bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements along L Street corridor.
City committed matching funds of almost $5 million to secure the federal grant for the project.
In brief: Pittsburg residents can help shape marina, Old Town's future
Community meeting in Pittsburg to enhance downtown marina and Old Town connections.
Antioch celebrates Black history by honoring local trailblazers.
Mayor pledges to work toward public investment in clean energy, reject fossil fuels
Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe pledges to reject investing public money into fossil fuel infrastructure in the city.
Hernandez-Thorpe becomes the first mayor to sign onto Pacific Environment's global pledge to fight climate crisis and say no to new fossil fuel infrastructure in Antioch.
Antioch will repeal car cruising ban to align with new state rules
Assembly Bill 436 has repealed local authorities' ability to prohibit cruising in California cities, bringing back the decades-old tradition.
Cities like Antioch must remove their bans on cruising in accordance with the new state rules.
What's in a name for the mayor of Antioch? The honoring of his foster parents
Antioch mayor changes his name to honor Mexican immigrants who raised him
Petition to change his name was accepted by the Contra Costa Superior Court
Antioch police officer survives after pursuit of stolen vehicle results in gunfire
An officer in Antioch survived gunfire during a chase of a stolen vehicle.
Police are continuing to search for the suspects involved in the incidents.
Two sisters plan an ambitious waterside wine bar in Antioch
The Pour Up is a wine bar opening in Antioch, CA in 2024, offering a classic wine bar experience with a focus on local and minority-owned wines and beers.
The owners, Monique Griffin and Angel Edwards, aim to create a space that fosters connection and bridges the gap between them as sisters who grew up separately.