State Route 4 to briefly shut down in Antioch, Pittsburg
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:13:18 GMT

Antioch and Pittsburg drivers beware: The state will shut down and reopen all westbound lanes of State Route 4 between Somersville Road to Loveridge Road for late night work.

On Tap: International Film showcase opens in Antioch
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:13:17 GMT

The International Film Showcase opens this weekend with "The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner," playing at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday at El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St.

Park It!: Mine visitor center reopens after four-year closure
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:35:36 GMT

The weekend of March 3-4 will bring cause for celebration at the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch.

New Highway 4 Off-Ramp at Somersville
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:15:50 GMT

As part of the widening of Highway 4, traffic flow through Pittsburg and Antioch will undergo two significant modifications during the week of February 20.

Mid-air crash results in minor injuries for Bay Area pilots
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:56:34 GMT

The owner of a helicopter flight school whose student was involved in a mid-air collision said Monday the pilot narrowly escaped what could have been a deadly crash after the chopper was hit from behind by a small plane.

Aerobatic pilot amazed at outcome of midair collision
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:31:59 GMT

Veteran aerobatic pilot Julie Clark is the former owner of the plane involved in a midair collison Sunday night.

School owner: Mid-air crash could've been deadly
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:08:11 GMT

The blades are removed from the remains of a helicopter Monday Feb. 20, 2012, near Antioch, Calif.

Plane, copter clip each other over CA, pilots hurt
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:34:25 GMT

A small plane and a helicopter clipped each other over Northern California Sunday night, forcing both aircraft into emergency landings in fields and leaving the two pilots with minor injuries, officials said.

Helicopter crashes north of Antioch after midair collision with small plane; no serious injuries
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:24:36 GMT

A helicopter crashed here, just north of Antioch, after a midair collision with an airplane around 6:45 p.m. that resulted in no serious injuries, officials said.

Days Gone By: Browns Island bordello brouhaha results in assault sentence
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:41:32 GMT

Browns Island lies at the spot where the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers meet, across from the city of Pittsburg.

Wal-Mart continues efforts to build Supercenter in Antioch
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:42:18 GMT

Despite a recent legal setback, Walmart is not giving up on its goal of turning its Antioch store into the East Bay's first Supercenter.

Thor to the rescue -- again
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:42:17 GMT

From the archives: "Thor" one of Antioch's K-9 officers, right, and his handler Officer Matt Harger during a press conference where Antioch's four police dogs received custom-fitted bullet and puncture-proof vests at the Antioch Police Department on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in Antioch, Calif.

Banter with a bun: Hot dog vendor likes being his own boss
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:03:49 GMT

Larry Brickman, left, talks with truck driver Justin Cozakas, of Antioch, who stopped at the Rio Vista hot dog stand for lunch earlier last week.

Chris Treadway: Richmond high school poet takes top spot in county
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:04:30 GMT

Richmond student Denica Garcia has been exercising her poetic skills in different venues for some time and on Feb.

Proposal may keep discounted bus service for Antioch seniors
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:00:01 GMT

A bus program that allows Antioch's older residents to ride for little or no cost may continue to roll along after all.

Ever-popular crab feeds offer food, fun and funds in the East Bay
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:55:08 GMT

Sheri Bills, of Antioch, uses a decorative candle to melt butter during the 12th annual Deer Valley High School Band & Auxiliary Boosters Crab Feed at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds in Antioch, Calif.

Rocks, gems, jewelry on display at annual show in Antioch
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:45:29 GMT

Antioch Lapidary Club member Steve Leidenthal, of Antioch, shapes a Regency Rose Plume Agate to be sold at the upcoming Rock & Gem Show in Antioch, Calif.

Sulfur smell in Antioch investigated; PG&E plant ruled out
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:40:31 GMT

Hazardous materials specialists are investigating the origin of a sulfur-like smell in the area today after a turbine failure at a PG&E natural-gas plant was ruled out as a cause, authorities said.

East Con Fire Tax raises more questions than answers
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:25:55 GMT

The East Contra Costa Fire District is asking for a new added tax that is said by proponents to increase service models, add equipment, upgrade stations, put paramedics on engines, and add personnel.

Chief: State Release of Criminals May Add to Thefts
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:16:22 GMT

While violent crime in Antioch declined 5.3 percent in 2011 compared with 2010 and its record breaking 13 murders, property crime has jumped over 25 percent, according to a presentation at Tuesday's City Council meeting by Police Chief Allan Cantando.