Hit-and-run kills 2 brothers, ages 12 and 13 in Antioch
An overnight crash in Antioch has left two children dead and the driver of one of the vehicles fled the scene, police said. The two children were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
Hit-and-run in Antioch leaves two children dead
An overnight crash in Antioch has left two children dead and the driver of one of the vehicles fled the scene, police said. The two children were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
Antioch hit with third federal lawsuit alleging police misconduct
The city of Antioch has been named in a third federal civil rights lawsuit alleging widespread abuse and misconduct by its police officers.
Embattled Antioch PD hit with third civil rights lawsuit
The city of Antioch is now facing its third civil rights lawsuit following an investigation of its Police Department, and the plaintiffs' attorneys say to expect additional suits to arise as they build a case aimed at reform and mandated oversight.
Thieves steal Santa decoration from Antioch home
An empty space sits where a Santa decoration once stood. But jolly old Saint Nick is no more.
Body-camera videos shows Antioch Police arrest cited in fed indictment
Body-camera videos show the arrest of a woman by Antioch police, an incident cited in wide-ranging federal indictments alleging misconduct.her
Chaotic night in Contra Costa County with sideshows, crash, fires
Multiple sideshows led to fires and a crash Saturday night in Contra Costa County, officials said.
Man convicted in Antioch double murder of mother, daughter
A 40-year-old man has been found guilty in the 2018 double murder of his girlfriend and her mother outside an Antioch home, according to prosecutors.
Bear spray released at Antioch store causes hazmat situation
A hazmat situation is developing in an Antioch craft store Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
City of Antioch will offer grants to help improve small businesses
Antioch is offering new funding to support small business owners in the city, Mayor Lamar Thorpe announced on Monday.
Suspect arrested in teen's shooting death at Oakley house party to be released from custody
The 18-year-old arrested this week in connection to a fatal shooting at an Oakley house party will be released from police custody on Friday, Oakley city officials say.
Teen arrested in Oakley shooting at party that left 16-year-old dead
Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old for the shooting that left a 16-year-old dead and three others injured Saturday night at a house party in Oakley.
California lawmakers, mayor seek CHP help for beleaguered Antioch Police Department
Two state lawmakers and the city's mayor are trying to get the California Highway Patrol to help with Antioch's beleaguered police department, where about half the department is caught up in a racist text scandal.
A doctors group calls its ‘excited delirium’ paper outdated and withdraws its approval
A leading doctors group formally withdrew its approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium,” a document that critics say has been used to justify excessive force by police.
California becomes 1st state to ban term 'excited delirium' as medical diagnosis, cause of death
The term excited delirium can no longer be used as a valid medical diagnosis or a cause of death in California.
Suspect in holdup of Brentwood cell phone store crashes during chase
A suspect in the holdup of a Brentwood cell phone store led police on a chase through Oakley and Antioch before crashing Friday morning.
Man killed on Delta de Anza trail, Antioch police say
A man died on an Antioch hiking trail after possibly getting into a fight on Friday, police said.
Suspect wanted for homicide shot by Antioch PD Sunday morning
A man wanted in connection to a homicide earlier this year was shot by Antioch police officers after he refused to comply with officers' orders during a traffic stop, the Antioch Police Department announced.
Man dies after 'possible' fight on hiking trail, Antioch PD reports
A man was found unconscious and later died on a hiking trail after a possible fight Friday morning, the Antioch Police Department said in a press release.
Getaway driver in Antioch mail-carrier robbery charged by feds
A man accused of being the getaway driver in the robbery of a postal carrier in Antioch has been arrested and charged in federal court.