Letter: Public Deserves Better as April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The following letter was submitted by Julie Neward on Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Dear Editor,
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. There is a vulnerable community...
Neciuk: The Next Big Thing in Jewelry is Pure Grown Diamonds
“Alchemy of Earth”
Precious stones have attracted mankind throughout history and of these precious gems the diamond is truly unique. Diamonds have always been a...
Op Ed: Thorpe Favors Working Map 1, Seeks Feedback from Antioch Residents on District...
The following was submitted by Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Lamar Thorpe regarding district mapping.
In 2016, I ran for Antioch City Council to build a...
East Contra Costa Fire: Are You Ready for Fire Season?
Fire season is just around the corner. With many prior years of record drought, the recordbreaking rains of 2017 and the continuing rains of...
City of Martinez Mayor Responds to Police Officers Association Letter
City of Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder issued the following Response to MPOA Letter from the Mayor’s Office:
MARTINEZ – The Martinez Police Officers Association (MPOA)...
Fire Chief: East Contra Costa Fire’s Critical Infrastructure Update and Next Steps
The following letter was submitted by East Contra Costa Fire Chief Brian Helmick
Brentwood - Over the past year, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection...
Martinez POA: Do You Know This Martinez Police Officer
The following letter was submitted by the Martinez Police Officers Association
Chances are, you may have met them but they are no longer working in...
Editorial: Voters Should Support East Contra Costa Fire Measure A
Earlier this month, vote by mail ballots for Measure A arrived to residents serviced by the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. If approved...
Letter: Board President Says Many Positive Things Happening in Antioch Schools
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Antioch Unified School District Board President Walter Ruehlig
If Antioch had a dime for every time...
Opinion: Fundraiser Highlights Antioch Police Are Not Just Co-Workers, But Family
On Saturday, a poker tournament fundraiser was held for Antioch Police officer Meghan Miller who is currently fighting Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer.
My experience with officer...
Letter: Delta Veterans Group Thanks Volunteers for Help at Stand Down on the Delta
The Delta Veterans Group would like to thank all of the Volunteers that served at the Stand Down on the Delta, 2017!
With your help,...
Kristi Wisecarver-Ouiment Shares Importance of Organ Donation
An open letter by Kristi Wisecarver-Ouiment:
On Wednesday morning we are going to the Pittsburg DMV before it opens to the public, so we can...
Editorial: An Open Letter to the Keyboard Commandos
To those on social media who believe they can say anything they want and believe there are no consequences to opinions expressed, I urge...
Chief Helmick: ECCFPD Improving Transparency, Education and Outreach Communications
Brentwood - For those who I have not yet had the opportunity to meet or hold a discussion with, my name is Brian Helmick...
Chief Helmick: The Fire District Must Begin to Build Solid Foundation
The following was submitted for publication by East Consta Costa Fire Protection District Fire Chief Brian Helmick
Brentwood - As Fire Chief, I am tasked...
Keusch: Grand Jury Report on Antioch Animal Services Latest Document to Encourage Change
Depending on whom you ask Antioch Animal Services has needed change for some time.
Some say decades, some say years and others say they are...
Letter: D&K Automotive Repair Thanks Police and Firefighters After Fire
Hello friends
On June 28, 2017 while vacationing with my family, I was made aware that our family business was on fire. A fire...
Labor Groups Encourage Fairness and Transparency in Selection of Interim District Attorney
A letter was sent to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors by Labor Groups urging transparency and fairness in the appointment of the...
Letter: Resident Supports Antioch’s Potential Move Towards Community Choice Energy
The following letter to the editor was submitted by Harry Thurston
On June 13 the Antioch City Council will decide whether to join the Community...
Op Ed: Ruehlig Praises Deer Valley HS on Becoming a State Honor Roll School
The following was submitted by Walter Ruehlig, President of the Antioch School Board
I can say, with all honesty, that the recent recognition of both...