Antioch Herald

Contra Costa Council’s name change to East Bay Leadership Council reflects organization’s regional scope

Publisher — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:22:22 +0000

Private sector leader Tom Terrill to succeed Linda Best as CEO this summer Following the unanimous endorsement of the Contra Costa Council Board of Directors at the April 19 board meeting, and approval earlier this month by the broader membership, the Concord-based Contra Costa Council has changed its name to the East Bay Leadership Council [...]

Antioch Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the City Lunch, this Thursday

Publisher — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:45:55 +0000

RSVP TODAY! Antioch State of the City Luncheon May 23, 2013 at 12 PM Join us for the State of the City Luncheon! The 2013 State of the City Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, May 23rd from 12 pm – 2:00 pm at the Antioch Community Center. Our featured speaker Antioch’s Mayor Wade Harper, joined [...]

McNerney works to address backlog of Veterans’ Claims at Department of Veterans Affairs

Publisher — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:42:43 +0000

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) today heralded the House Appropriations Committee’s inclusion of his recommended action to direct the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address the backlog of disability claims at its regional offices across the country. Congressman McNerney asked that any regional office with an average wait time for pending [...]

Assembly passes Frazier bill to enhance teen driver safety

Publisher — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:37:49 +0000

AB 1113 Will Help Prevent Future Automobile Accidents, Injuries and Fatalities SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Assembly gave final approval to Assembly Bill 1113, introduced by Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D–Oakley), which will add restrictions on California’s provisional licensing law. The provisional licensing program was designed to protect young, inexperienced drivers by giving them more time [...]

Community forum on Thursday to announce Contra Costa Sheriff’s new Detainer Policy on illegal immigrants

Publisher — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:14:11 +0000

After months of negotiations, Sheriff Livingston set to announce new policy on limiting cooperation with Secure Communities Program By the Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO) As the TRUST Act moves through the California legislature, the office of Contra Costa Sheriff David Livingston will be participating in a community forum on Thursday, May 23, 2013 [...]

Assembly passes TRUST Act to limit federal Secure Communities immigration enforcement program

Publisher — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:09:04 +0000

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly today passed AB 4, the TRUST Act, a bill to reign in excesses committed under the federal Secure Communities program and repair damages it caused to community trust in law enforcement. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. AB 4 is this year’s version of the TRUST Act [...]

Antioch police seek public’s help identifying suspect in Sunday night beating

Publisher — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:38:46 +0000

By Sergeant Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau The Antioch Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying this person of interest in last Saturday’s assault and possible robbery of an 83-year-old male in the Orchard Supply Hardware parking lot at 4873 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. The person depicted in these photos is [...]

Contra Costa County Fair and the Food Bank team up for canned food drive

Publisher — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:24:27 +0000

It’s three for free! Bring three cans of food to the Fair on Thursday, May 30, and receive free admission to the Fair Imagine being able to visit the annual Contra Costa County Fair for free, and be able to help the local Food Bank at the same time? At this year’s Fair, you can! [...]

Antioch man shot during robbery in Wild Horse neighborhood Monday night

Publisher — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:13:52 +0000

By Sergeant M. Schwitters, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau On Monday, May 20, 2013 at approximately 8:20 p.m., Antioch Police responded to a report of a shots fired near the 4600 block of Menona Drive. Upon arrival, police learned that a 50-year-old male Antioch resident was out for a walk in the Wild Horse neighborhood [...]

Obamacare’s Tax Hike Train Wreck

Publisher — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:04:08 +0000

The most destructive Obamacare tax increases are just around the bend By John Kartch, Americans for Tax Reform WASHINGTON, D.C. – Asked about Senator Max Baucus’s (D-Mont.) recent “train wreck” comments, President Obama said, “A huge chunk of it [Obamacare] has already been implemented.” Unmentioned was the wave of destructive Obamacare tax increases that will [...]

Memorial Day Pet Road Trip – Top Tips for Safe Pet Car Travel

Publisher — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:58:47 +0000

Memorial Day symbolizes the start of summer for you and your pet. Before you start planning trips to the beach and summer getaways, keep in mind that it’s important to plan ahead for pet travel and always keep the best interests of your furry, four-legged friend in mind. Traveling with your pet can be a [...]

Antioch man robbed and assaulted in store parking lot on Saturday

Publisher — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:29 +0000

By Corporal Mike Hulsey, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau On Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 5:16 p.m., Antioch Police responded to a robbery in progress at 4873 Lone Tree Way, near Orchard Supply Hardware. Upon arrival, the 83-year-old male victim was found unconscious and bleeding. The victim was taken to a hospital where he is [...]