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. »
It's environmental fair time again for the Dow Wetlands.For the past 15 years, the Pittsburg group has hosted the field trip.This year, more than 500 fourth-graders from Pittsburg's Heights and Highlands and Antioch's John Muir and Mno Grant schools at... »
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. »
State consumer protection and safety division -- awarded stronger powers after the deadly 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion -- fines the utility for failing to inspect pipes for leaks in Antioch, Brentwood, Byron, Concord, Danville, Discovery Bay and P... »
Check one more bridge of the Bay Area list: The two-mile Antioch Bridge has completed $47 million in seismic retrofitting. »
ANTIOCH -- Jose Vega still chokes up when he thinks about the pain the foreclosure of his Pittsburg home caused his family.There were times during his two-year ordeal when he couldn't sleep or eat, his young son slipped into a depression that caused hi... »
Few leads Investigators unsure who fired stray bullet that killed former Marine sergeant during weekend brawl outside Antioch bar »
ANTIOCH -- Arson investigators are probing a fire that damaged an apartment complex and displaced five residents early Thursday, the Contra Costa Fire District said. »
Lisa McBride is ready to host one of her favorite events: Trying to break a world's record.But it's not fame she seeks, it's awareness -- awareness for autism. »
ANTIOCH -- Hundreds gathered at an Antioch cemetery Wednesday to mourn a father and daughter killed when a wayward SUV struck them during a weekend bike ride. »
Prechous Hodges wants her "F" back. And that's just one of the twists in the bizarre grade saga enveloping Antioch's Dozier-Libbey Medical High School, where some parents complained that the school's rigorous grading system pushed their stressed-out ki... »
ANTIOCH -- A teenage party was brought to a violent halt when a handful of spurned party crashers returned and opened fire but did not hit anyone, police said. »
ANTIOCH -- Four people were hurt after their car hit a tree early Sunday morning on Deer Valley Road, and alcohol is suspected as a factor in the crash, police said. »
Name of business: The Apple Tree, a Place to PlayType of business: Children's play activitiesOwner: Eddy CranmerFounded: March 1, 2012Address: 1795 Vineyard Drive, AntiochPhone number: 925-754-8733Hours: 10 a. »
The fabulous arts seem to be falling by the wayside at schools forced to make cut after cut.But with devoted teachers, focused administrators and a supportive community, many of these programs can -- for the most part -- be saved and nurtured. »
