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Antioch will begin drafting just cause eviction ordinance
Over the last several years, organizers and housing rights advocates in Antioch have made significant progress in fighting for tenant rights: they’ve established rent control and helped pass a tenant anti-harassment ordinance. Now, they’re working to prevent unjust evictions. “Now we're pushing for just cause ordinance in order...
Man found shot dead in car in Antioch, police investigating
(KRON) — Police are investigating after a man was found dead of a gunshot wound early Wednesday morning, the Antioch Police Department said. Antioch PD officers responded at around 5:22 a.m. to the 600 block of East 18th Street. ConFire reported to Antioch PD regarding a man found deceased of an apparent gunshot wound. Officers […]
Antioch Community on Edge After Fatal Early Morning Shooting on E.18th Street
In the early hours of the morning, Antioch was rocked by a deadly shooting that ended the life of a 36-year-old man. At approximately 5:22 AM, officers were called to the scene on the 600 block of E.18th Street, where a male victim was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a parked car.
Man fighting for his life after Antioch crash
An Antioch father of four is fighting for his life after police said a reckless dirt bike rider crashed into the man's van. The man's family is praying for a miracle after 52-year-old Guillermo Cervantes was critically injured in the collision last Wednesday. Police said a 20-year-old dirt bike rider was reportedly doing wheelies through downtown Antioch, ran a stop sign and slammed into Cervantes' van.
Former Pittsburg police officer admits to three felonies
A former Pittsburg officer has admitted he lied, stole from his employers, sold steroids to other law enforcement officials and advertised his then-girlfriend’s college cheating service to other cops, ironically all while pretending to pursue a degree in criminal justice.
Is bigger always better? Housing development plans divide Contra Costa County officials, neighbors
MARTINEZ — A seemingly simple three-story, 24-unit apartment complex has pitted Contra Costa County’s top legislative officials against their own appointed housing advisors — illustrating a stark difference in opinion about how local governments should build homes in the East Bay. Located less than two miles inland...
GoFundMe started for Antioch father struck by dirt biker
(KRON) — A GoFundMe was started for Guillermo Cervantes, an Antioch husband who was struck by a dirt biker last Monday. Cervantes is currently in critical condition and is in need of financial help for his wife and four children. According to the Antioch Police Department, the crash originally occurred at 5:49 p.m. last Monday […]
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