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Antioch Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Antioch, CA.

Results 1 - 20 of 1,884 in Antioch, CA

  1. Two injured in two-alarm Oakley apartment fireRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Ledger Dispatch

    ... An unidentified 24-four-year-old woman with minor burns was taken by ambulance to Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch, he said. Ten engines and two trucks responded to the fire and crews had the blaze under control by 5:25 p.m., Henderson said. ...

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  2. Cuts in paid sick days leave unhealthy employees stuck in the workplaceRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | Los Angeles Times

    ... struggle Kathleen Martinez, 43, is typical of the kind of worker who is most likely to lack paid sick days. The Antioch, Calif., woman works part-time at two low-paying jobs, one as a pizza cook at a grocery store and another at a restaurant. ...

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  3. ReunionsRead the original story

    Saturday | Ledger Dispatch

    Submit notices to REUNIONS, 1700 Cavallo Road, Antioch, CA 94509 or shargis@bayareanewsgroup.com . n Antioch High School, classes of 1967,1968 and 1969 - Planning a joint 39th, 40th and 41st reunion for Sept.

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  4. DatebookRead the original story

    Saturday | Ledger Dispatch

    ... Junction will present information on free and low-cost job-training opportunities in Contra Costa County. Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St. 925-757-9224. EVENTS n Protecting Your Community: Crime Prevention in Your Neighborhood - 11 a.m. July 15. ...

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  5. Government MeetingsRead the original story

    Saturday | Ledger Dispatch

    ... council will look at creating a city-controlled nonprofit organization to pursue literacy improvements. Tuesday n Antioch City Council: 7 p.m., City Council Chambers Third and H streets. The council's agenda had not been posted by deadline. ...

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  6. Rising gas prices hit taxi drivers

    Saturday | Inside Bay Area

    ... that the drivers' fees would need to be increased to meet their rising costs," she said. Other cities, such as Antioch, don't set cab fare rates. Some cities that do don't heavily enforce them. Richmond set meter rates at $2.40 flag-drop, $2.40 a ...

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  7. Antioch mother shot in home invasion robberyRead the original story

    Saturday | Contra Costa Times

    An Antioch mother was shot while trying to protect her 2-year-old son from a gunman during a home-invasion robbery early Friday, police report.

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  8. ANTIOCH Man held in home break-in attackRead the original story

    Friday | SF Gate

    (07-04) 11:34 PDT ANTIOCH -- A 25-year-old man was arrested early Friday after he broke into a home in Antioch and attacked a family of three, shooting the mother, police said. The victim suffered a broken arm from a gunshot wound to her left ...

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  9. Mother Shot In Attempted Antioch House RobberyRead the original story

    Friday Jul 4 | CBS 5

    A 25-year-old man was arrested for attempting to rob an Antioch house and shooting one of the residents early Friday morning, according to the Police Department.

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  10. Man arrested in shooting of mother in Antioch home invasion

    Friday Jul 4 | SFGate

    (07-04) 11:34 PDT ANTIOCH -- A 25-year-old man was arrested early today after he broke into a home in Antioch and attacked a family of three, shooting the mother, police said. The victim suffered a broken arm from a gunshot wound to her left forearm, ... 1 comment

  11. Agopian likely to face Glover in District 5 Supervisor run-offRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 2 | Halfway To Concord

    Antioch School Board member, Gary Agopian , will most likely face incumbent Federal Glover for the Contra Costa County District 5 Supervisor seat following the untimely death of Erik Nunn in a Nevada plane ...

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  12. Newark schools facing leadership changesRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 3 | Inside Bay Area

    ... who headed Newark Memorial High School, and Don Gill, who led Newark Junior High, have accepted positions with the Antioch Unified School District. Morones left Newark to become assistant superintendent of educational services in Antioch, while Gill ...

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  13. Report card reflects progressRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 3 | Brentwood Press

    Rome wasn't built in a day. And Antioch Unified School District flawlessly fashioned holds to the same pattern.

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  14. Pittsburg looks at novel concept for literacyRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 3 | Ledger Dispatch

    ... Pittsburg, City Manager Marc Grisham said. He pointed out that there are no bookstores in Pittsburg, Bay Point and Antioch's Somersville Towne Center . "We wanted to create a vehicle to a create a city store. Literacy has been a big focus in the ...

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  15. Voters to get final say on $500 million parks bond measureRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 3 | Ledger Dispatch

    ... parks and trails in shoreline areas such as Oakland and Richmond, and inland valley territory in Dublin, Martinez, Antioch and Pleasanton. The ballot measure - an extension of a 1988 property tax for regional parks - needs two-thirds approval at a ...

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  16. Antioch Police Reports: June 22-24Read the original story

    Sunday Jun 22 | Brentwood Press

    ... as Hispanic males between 18 and 22 years old. Those with information regarding this case are encouraged to call the Antioch Police Department at 925-778-2441. June 24, 8:28 a.m. The Antioch Police Department received the report of a suspicious ...

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  17. Antioch bird tests positive for West Nile virusRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 3 | Brentwood Press

    A dead Western scrub jay found in Antioch has tested positive for West Nile virus, the second infected bird documented in Contra Costa County this year.

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  18. Savvy shoppers turn to discount storesRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 3 | Brentwood Press

    Lori and George Mederios, local owner/operators of the Grocery Outlet in Antioch, say the shaky economy has caused an increase in new customers these days.

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  19. Entertainment Calendar for Week of 7-4Read the original story

    Thursday Jul 3 | Brentwood Press

    ... entertainment with raffles, salsa, great music and drinks. Legends Nightclub is located at 3702 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For information, call 925-757-4280. Friday, July 11 Noteworthy Nines Bar & Grill on the Patio presents the classic rock 'n' ...

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  20. Communtiy Calendar for Week of 7-4Read the original story

    Thursday Jul 3 | Brentwood Press

    ... ice cream. The Red Cross mobile blood drive will be at the Deer Valley 16 Regal Cinemas, 4200 Lone Tree Way in Antioch, on Saturday, July 5 from noon-5 p.m. For more information, call 800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.beadonor.com. Celebration of Art The ...

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