Editorial: Oakley City Council Must Reject “Election Protection” in New City Manager Contract
On Tuesday, the Oakley City Council would be wise to renegotiate the proposed City Manager amendment to his contract that provides a raise and...
Editorial: Respect the Roadways
Question: Should California Lawmakers begin to make stricter penalties for DUI Drivers, reckless drivers, and drivers ignoring traffic safety and not respecting the roadways?
It...
Editorial: East Contra Costa Residents About to Feel Pain of Reduced Fire Services
As of 8:00 am Wednesday morning, residents served by the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) may be waiting longer for engines to...
Editorial: Stop Driving Like Maniacs on East County Roads
I shot this video Tuesday morning in the City of Brentwood as officers from multiple law enforcement agencies were performing a proactive traffic enforcement...
Letter: Antioch is Failing its Young People—But We Can Stop It
My friends thought I was crazy to move my wife and five children to Antioch three years ago. I can't blame them. I read...
Letter: School Board Member Issues Open Letter to Antioch City Council
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Antioch School Board Member Ellie Householder on the topic of youth services.
An open letter to...
Letter Writer Says Antioch Unified Cutting Classified Staff, Including Library Staff
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Samantha Loza
Dear Editor:
I would like to make the community aware of upcoming budget cuts at...
Letter: How to Use Antioch Measure W Funds
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Ken Turnage II:
To The Antioch Community,
There is a lot in our City that needs to...
Letter: City of Antioch on the Brink of Financial Disaster
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Josh Young
There is not a moment in my childhood where I don't remember Antioch, California...
Tip: How to Better Promote Your Event and Raise Awareness
In this video, I break down event promotion and marketing basics for those trying to get more exposure for your events and in some...
Editorial: Five Things I Want to See Happen in East Contra Costa in 2019
With 2019 now in full swing, it brings new opportunity, ideas, and perspectives as we push forward towards the American Dream. It also provides...
Editorial: Embrace Christmas Traditions, Family and Friend Time
If your year was anything like mine, you might feel like just yesterday was the start of a new year. Today, Christmas is upon...
Senator Glazer Says FPPC Ruling Against BART Did Not Go Far Enough
Campaign Watchdog Doesn’t Go Far Enough in Ruling on BART’s Illegal Use of the Public’s Money During Measure RR campaign
ORINDA – The state’s campaign...
Mastering the Art of the “White Elephant Gift” This Holiday Season
With Christmas just a few weeks out, holiday parties are in full swing with food, eggnog, drinks and good times for all. Some also...
Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving
The team at ECT wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and may it be spent with family,...
Letter: Antioch Unified School District Should Investigate East Bay Tech Academy Charter Schools
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Kipp Penovich
Dear Editor:
It has come to light that the conditions under which the East Bay...
Letter: Fire District Director Explains District Funding Issue, Preparing for the Future
The following letter was submitted by Susanna Thompson, a director on the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
Dear Editor
Like many other people who live...
Burgis: Contra Costa Can Secure Critical Homeless Funding – If We Work Together
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis and co-written by Lavonna Martin director of Contra Costa...
Letter: Retired Antioch Cop Says “Yes” on Measure W
The following letter was submitted by Tom Fuhrmann, Antioch resident & retired from the Antioch Police Department who is advocating for the support of...
Letter: John Fink Thanks Brentwood Supporters, Asks for Your Vote
As we approach the eve of the 2018 mid-term elections, I wanted to take a minute and reach out to the Citizens of Brentwood...