Antioch

This year alone, a record-setting 1,400 cars have been stolen in Antioch. In fact, this month alone the city is averaging five cars stolen every day. However, the city’s embattled police department says it’s doing all it can to fight back. 

This year alone, a record-setting 1,400 cars have been stolen in Antioch. In fact, this month alone the city is averaging five cars stolen every day. However, the city’s embattled police department says it’s doing all it can to fight back. 

Antioch police responded to reports of shots fired Saturday night in the 2100 block of Peppertree Way, authorities said.

Antioch police responded to reports of shots fired Saturday night in the 2100 block of Peppertree Way, authorities said.

A man and a woman were found dead in Antioch on Wednesday following a welfare check, and the woman’s son has been arrested on suspicion of murder, according to police.

A man and a woman were found dead in Antioch on Wednesday following a welfare check, and the woman’s son has been arrested on suspicion of murder, according to police.

A man has been charged with allegedly raping two women in Antioch in June and police believe there may be more victims who have not come forward.

One man died in a fiery crash on eastbound Highway 4 in Antioch early Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.

One man died in a fiery crash on eastbound Highway 4 in Antioch early Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.

The family of an East Bay man who died after being restrained by police back in 2020 is now challenging his cause of death.

The family of an East Bay man who died after being restrained by police back in 2020 is now challenging his cause of death. Velena Jones reports.

The city of Antioch could soon get some much-needed police reinforcements.

The city of Antioch could soon get some much-needed police reinforcements. But it will come at a hefty price. The Antioch City Council will vote on authorizing funds to pay officers from neighboring agencies $200 an hour. Jodi Hernandez reports. 

Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe introduced new city manager Bessie Scott on Thursday. Christie Smith reports.

Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe introduced new city manager Bessie Scott on Thursday.

A 30-year-old man was shot in the stomach in Antioch early Sunday morning, police said.

A 30-year-old man was shot in the stomach in Antioch in the early hours of Sunday, police said.

The City of Antioch is seeking help after increased gun violence has led to a slew of homicides.

The City of Antioch is seeking help after increased gun violence has led to a slew of homicides. Thom Jensen reports.

Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe said the city needs law enforcement help, even suggesting the National Guard or a curfew as possible solutions to stop a recent spate of at least a dozen gang-related shootings in the Sycamore and Cavallo Road areas.