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Realtor fights restraining order from Antioch house "squatters"

Couple insist they have a lease on an Antioch home, but if they do, it's not with true owner; dispute hampers attempt to sell property »

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Antioch High student has visions of a brighter future

Where other kids have stumbled, Qwanesha Smith has achieved a 4.2 GPA and will study nursing in college »

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Antioch officials investigate possible carbon monoxide poisoning at middle school

At least two sixth-graders at Black Diamond Middle School received oxygen treatment in emergency room following April 4 incident in classroom »

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Dia del Nino event at Antioch's Somersville Towne Center Sunday

ANTIOCH -- Somersville Towne Center presents Dia del Nino/Day of the Child from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday.The Mexican national holiday recognizes children, pays homage to their importance in society and promotes their well-being. »

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Cabbie robbed, stuffed in trunk, and driven from Antioch to Oakland before being let go

An East Contra Costa cab driver was unharmed after three fare takers robbed him at gunpoint, commandeered his car, forced him into the trunk, and drove to the Oakland Hills before letting him go, police said. »

Drop off unwanted and unused prescription drugs in Antioch on Saturday

Event is part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day sponsored by the U.S. Department of Drug Enforcement »

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On Tap:

Stage Right To Open 'Les Misérables' ANTIOCH -- Stage Right Conservatory Theatre Inc. continues "Les Misérables" at 7 p.m. April 27 and 28, and 2 p. »

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Antioch police Calls

The following calls were among those handled by the Antioch police April 16-22, according to information provided by the police department. Police did not provide the week's remaining calls-for-service in time for deadline. »

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Antioch Scout earns Eagle rank

Generations PhotographyWarnockEvan Warnock of Antioch recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, which will be presented at a Court of Honor on May 12 at the Antioch Historical Society Museum. »

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Antioch decides grass is greener in approval of auto shop's landscaping

City Council decides to make exception to its own rules in allowing Mike Auto's Body to keep synthetic field turf it installed before receiving permission »

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Antioch sees slight sales tax bump, must find ways to make money

Finance director says city cannot provide full range of basic services with only $34 million in revenue. »

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Restaurant fire displaces three families in Antioch

ANTIOCH -- A restaurant fire displaced three families early Monday after it spread to a string of upstairs apartments, the Contra Costa Fire District said. »

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Gang members arrested in slaying of Marine vet outside Antioch bar

ANTIOCH -- Five people have been arrested in the slaying of a Marine veteran and father of four during a March 31 bar brawl that didn't involve the victim, police said. »

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Neighbors act quickly to rescue woman from Antioch house fire

Quick-thinking cousins pull unconscious woman from her burning home »

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Antioch senior's wish is granted

Woman reunites with her sister through technology »

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