East County News: Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Pittsburg, Bay Point

09/27/2025

California homeowners pay a median HOA fee of $278 a month– 106% above the nation's typical $135.

California homeowners pay a median HOA fee of $278 a month– 106% above the nation’s typical $135.

09/25/2025

Michael Mandy will now fill the role until November 2026.

09/24/2025

The incident happened Tuesday at Adams Middle School.

09/23/2025

ANTIOCH – Antioch is preparing a draft of an ordinance that seeks to address housing challenges within the city, requiring land developers to dedicate a certain percentage of units as below market-rate or affordable. Once adopted, it will be part of the Antioch Municipal Code. During a special City Council meeting on Sept. 16, a 15% total inclusionary requirement applicable to rental and for-sale projects was approved for inclusion in the proposed ordinance. On Monday, the city noted in a press release that requiring a percentage of new housing developments to include affordable units or contribute to affordable housing funds […]

The city wants to continue to “prioritize inclusive growth and equitable development,” officials say.

09/23/2025

Also: Market fealty | Veto AB 715 | Constitutional delusion | Free speech | White sturgeon. East Bay Times reader letters to the editor for Sept. 23, 2025.

09/22/2025

To settle allegations of price-fixing, the National Association of Realtors agreed to new rule changes meant to change how agents were paid. But a year later, commissions have barely budged.

09/21/2025

Police found the Corolla driver unresponsive allegedly with open containers of alcohol and ma*****na in the vehicle.

09/20/2025

The efforts aim to enhance the quality of life for its residents and revitalize some of the city’s aging facilities.

09/19/2025

The shootings happened about 10:20 p.m.

The homicide investigations are the fourth and fifth this year by Antioch police.

09/19/2025

The man also pleaded guilty to possessing an unregistered short-barreled rifle.

09/19/2025

Devon Wenger's conviction marks the end of a prosecution of 14 ex-Pittsburg and Antioch cops that spanned for two years.

Devon Wenger’s conviction marks the end of a prosecution of 14 ex-Pittsburg and Antioch cops that spanned for two years.

09/18/2025

1.1 million California households pay more than half their income to own, tops among the states.