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Contra Costa Sheriff Position May Be Filled by Antioch Councilman

Contra Costa Sheriff Position May Be Filled by Antioch Councilman

Kalinowksi announced this week that he now plans on taking his skills to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s position.
Antioch Councilman Brian Kalinowski said, “I’m proud of my work on the city Council fighting for a better Antioch and to provide quality city services. But, there are no quick fixes, and I’m asking for your vote [...]

September 29 2009 | Posted in Crime Beat, Politics | Read More »

Today In Antioch History: Antioch Becomes Hub For Phone Service

Today In Antioch History: Antioch Becomes Hub For Phone Service

Originally published September 29th, 1906 in the San Francisco Call
Early on, Antioch played a crucial role of connecting many of the surrounding cities with the rest of the bay area. With Antioch being located at the very edge of the bay area, it allowed them to be a central hub to the burgeoning farming [...]

September 29 2009 | Posted in History | Read More »

Congressional District 10 and the Contra Costa Times an Unlikely Republican Ally

Congressional District 10 and the Contra Costa Times an Unlikely Republican Ally

The Contra Costa Times has joined the bandwagon of journalistic sources that lend their company for the agenda of political campaigns. In a Medianews Editorial dated August 23rd, 2009 the Times announced that they think Garamendi is the best choice for Congressional district 10 special election scheduled for November, 2009.

September 29 2009 | Posted in Opinion, Politics | Read More »

Beatlemania Expected in Antioch For The Sun Kings El Campanil Show

Beatlemania Expected in Antioch For The Sun Kings El Campanil Show

There are unsubstantiated rumors that a wise Tibetan monk once said that two things in life are certain, taxes and the Beatles forever staying famous.
Apparently, Drew Harrison and The Sun Kings heard this rumor because they have been producing Bay Area Beatlemania for nearing a decade now. If anyone thinks they know more about [...]

September 28 2009 | Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Media | Read More »

Life in the Grove 2.9 – Mixed Feelings According to Dan Ashley

Life in the Grove 2.9 – Mixed Feelings According to Dan Ashley

September 28 2009 | Posted in Cartoons & Humor | Read More »

San Francisco Bay Area Art Photography Group Visits Neighboring Byron

San Francisco Bay Area Art Photography Group Visits Neighboring Byron

San Francisco Bay Area photography expert Thomas Hawk visited Brentwood’s neighboring Byron with a group of very talented digital photography artists this last Saturday. They set out from all corners of the Bay Area finally converging at Byron’s Hot Springs Resort.

September 28 2009 | Posted in Arts & Entertainment | Read More »

Antioch Real Estate and Surrounding Area Combined August Market Analysis

Antioch Real Estate and Surrounding Area Combined August Market Analysis

For the Antioch Real Estate, Brentwood Real Estate, Oakley Real Estate, and Discovery Bay Real Estate markets there are currently 592 active properties with an average list price just under $340,000. The most expensive property on the market is currently listed for $5,000,000 while the least expensive Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and Discovery Bay home is [...]

September 27 2009 | Posted in Real Estate | Read More »

A Taste of Antioch Draws Support From Community Leaders

A Taste of Antioch Draws Support From Community Leaders

A Taste of Antioch delivered a very clear message, violence will not be tolerated in Antioch. Guests of the event included major community leaders such as Jack Roddy, Police Chief Jim Hyde, District V Supervisor Federal Glover, Channel 7 news anchor Dan Ashley, Deer Valley High Principle Scott Bergerhouse, and many more.
The Grove [...]

September 27 2009 | Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Business, Food & Wine, Politics | Read More »

Brentwood Gets Involved in A Taste of Antioch

Brentwood Gets Involved in A Taste of Antioch

Brentwood Kinders Deli’s general manager Mike Manibusan gathered company employees and headed over to A Taste of Antioch at Roddy Ranch. Mike did not let the other wealthy philanthropists stand in his way during the auction. He successfully landed a bid for a weekend BMW vacation. Not only was Kinders Deli part of the catering crew that served delicious food to guests, but now they have their employees bidding on auction items too? Kinders Deli must be doing something right if they are producing philanthropists like Mike Manibusan.

September 27 2009 | Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Business, Food & Wine | Read More »

Antioch Real Estate Housing News July 09 and August 09

Antioch Real Estate Housing News July 09 and August 09

During the combined two months of July ‘09 and August ‘09 the actual listing high property was recorded at $525000. During the same period the lowest recorded property was estimated to be $54900. The average combined two month market home listing was just over $207132.5. The median listing average for the same [...]

September 26 2009 | Posted in Real Estate | Read More »