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Vegetation Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District briefly issued evacuation orders after a fire broke out in the City of Antioch on July 4,. According to Contra Costa County Fire, as crews were battling multiple fires, a vegetation fire broke out in the 2700 block of Hillcrest at approximately 10:00 pm. A short-time later, additional resources were requested as the fire made its way up a hill towards Lotus Street which caught multiple fences on fire–evacuations were then ordered.
Oakley Planning Commission Approves Safeway Project
On Tuesday, the Oakley Planning Commission approved the Oakley Shops at Laurel Fields which will bring a Safeway and shops to the City of Oakley. The vote was approved in a 3-0 vote with Diego Verduzco, Leonard price and Jeanne Krieg voting in support. Commissioners Oleskii Chuiko and Jimmy Ramirez were absent.
Cities canceling July Fourth parades, fireworks shows due to heat, fire danger
Some cities in the Bay Area have decided to cancel their July Fourth parades and fireworks shows due to the ongoing heat wave and elevated fire danger. Here's what you need to know. Antioch. Antioch has decided to cancel its Independence Day parade due to concerns over excessive heat. Other...
Antioch cancels 4th of July parade due to extreme heat
The city of Antioch has decided to cancel its annual 4th of July parade. City officials say the extreme heat would make it unsafe to hold the event."It's too hot and it's too dangerous," said Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe. "The last thing we are going to do is put people's health in jeopardy."4th of July events: List of Bay Area fireworks shows, festivalsThe parade usually runs from 11 a.m. to around 1 p.m. when the temperatures are expected to be some of the hottest. On Wednesday, the high temperature in Antioch was 109. Thursdays forecast is set to be similar."To have...
Grand Jury Finds Evidence Antioch City Council Committed Brown Act Violations
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Grand Jury confirmed what many have said is going on with the majority City Council for years. Under the leadership of Mayor Lamar Thorpe, along with Mayor Pro Tem Monica Wilson and Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker, the Grand Jury found Brown Act Violations have likely occurred, the council has overstepped its authority, and the city has a hiring and retention problem.
Barbanica Calls for Criminal Investigation, Asks Antioch Mayor, Councilmembers to Resign
With the release of the Contra Costa County Grand Jury report on the City of Antioch, Councilmember Mike Barbanica called for both a criminal investigation and resignations. Barbanica is urging Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe to resign, along with councilmembers Tamisha Torres-Walker and Monica Wilson due to Brown Act Violations. With the...
Hundreds of PG&E customers without power in the East Bay
Over 5,000 PG&E customers were without power in the East Bay at one point Tuesday afternoon, and hundreds woke up Wednesday still in the dark. According to the utility company's outage map, the city of Antioch and city of Oakley had the most affected customers. Neighborhoods in the San Ramon Valley also were affected.
Fireworks light up Antioch's historic riverwalk
Hundreds gathered at Antioch's historic riverwalk to watch the Fourth of July firework show. Colorful fireworks illuminated the water of the delta below as people lined up to watch. Jelani Roberson of Antioch said it's an event she can't miss. "I really appreciate it. I'll come out to every event...
6,000 Without Power in Antioch and Oakley
A power outage is impacting over 6,400 PG&E customers in the City of Antioch and City of Oakley Tuesday afternoon. The outages were in the northern part of each city according to the PG&E Outage Map. Power is off to 1,980 PG&E customers in the City of Antioch. Power is...
Days after becoming California’s newest city, Mountain House changes plans for Fourth of July festivities
(FOX40.COM) — On the third day of its cityhood, Mountain House officials have canceled one of its Fourth of July events due to excessive heat. On Wednesday, the city of Mountain House announced its Independence Day celebration at Central Community Park was canceled. The event was to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
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