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Antioch Council rejects state funding for permanent supportive housing project

Following multiple meetings on the matter, the City being awarded nearly $35 million in state Homekey+ grant funds and voting to approve the purchase and conversion of the hotel for the program, ...
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Antioch’s “iconic” Mac’s Old House sold, to reopen next June

A post on the Mac’s Old House Facebook page on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, shared some good news for diners in Antioch and East County community. It reads, “As most of you’ve heard…we have some exciting ...
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Antioch Council hires controversial new city manager on split vote following heated exchange between mayor, councilman

With just 70 days remaining until the November election during which two new council members will be elected and possibly a new mayor, the Antioch City Council voted 3-2, last night, Tuesday, August ...
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Contra Costa Supervisors to hold annual state TRUTH Act Community Forum August 25

(Martinez, CA) – The Contra Costa County TRUTH Act Community Forum to discuss civil immigration enforcement activities is scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, during the regular Board of ...
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Team Jesus Outreach Ministries to hold Community Backpack Giveaway July 18th

By Team Jesus Outreach Ministries. ATTENTION KIDS! Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Team Jesus Outreach Ministries Communit ...
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Shooting in Antioch results in four men arrested, two guns, marijuana confiscated

Following a shooting, marijuana, guns and other items were confiscated from four men arrested in Antioch early Sunday morning, July 19, 2026. Photo: Antioch PD. Two aged 22, two a ...
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County Clerk-Recorder’s Office offers destination wedding event at Cobra Experience Museum Aug. 7

Martinez, CA – Love is hitting the fast lane this summer. The Contra Costa County Clerk‑Recorder’s Office is excited to announce a special Destination Wedding Event at the iconic Cobra Experience ...
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Antioch Mayor Bernal attends another Bloomberg Center for Cities leadership class at Harvard

Antioch Mayor Ron Bernal (left, second row) and his classmates were joined by Michael Bloomberg (front, center) on the second day of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiati ...
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So Big Preschool to hold open house July 23rd

“It’s a ‘free to be me’ preschool where the students can use their imaginations.” Director Mary Halbasch ...
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City of Antioch to welcome delegation from Chichibu, Japan for annual Sister City Exchange

The City of Antioch is proud to welcome a 13-member delegation from its sister city, Chichibu, Japan, as part of the annual Antioch-Chichibu Sister City Exchange taking place July 22 through August 5, ...
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Antioch Water Park to offer swim lessons only starting July 20th

By Antioch Recreation Department. The Antioch Water Park will begin offering a limited number of swim lessons starting Monday, July 20th. Morning and eveni ...
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Redacted version of DA’s report on Antioch Police officers’ racist, offensive texts leaked

On Monday, April 10, 2023, under order of a Contra Costa Superior Court judge the District Attorney’s Office released the unredacted report of racist and other offensive texts by Antioch Police ...