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Letter to the Editor — Wed Sep 08 08:34:03 UTC 2010
Candidate knows district's problemsDear Editor:We want to introduce a very extraordinary gentleman who is running for the Antioch school board in November.
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Phife Dawg's Triumphal Return

Phife Dawg's Triumphal Return — Wed Sep 08 01:38:43 UTC 2010
Former Tribe Called Quest rapper found his own key, while living quietly in Antioch. by David MacFadden-Elliott Malik Taylor, 39, is a regular guy. He lives in Antioch, where he does the family thing, hangs up at the crib, and coach
about: Amateur Athletic Union Antioch Basketball Malik Taylor Music/Music Phife Dawg rapper Sports

All African-Americans who receive Section 8 aid in Antioch part of trial against city, federal judge rules

All African-Americans who receive Section 8 aid in Antioch part of trial against city, federal judge rules — Sun Sep 05 04:25:38 UTC 2010
ANTIOCH -- All African-American residents of the city who receive Section 8 housing aid can join a class-action discrimination suit, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
about: African African American All African-Americans Antioch Ethnicity federal judge Section 8 Social Issues

Antioch Section 8 discrimination lawsuit to proceed as class-action

Antioch Section 8 discrimination lawsuit to proceed as class-action — Sat Sep 04 10:53:22 UTC 2010
Case includes all African-Americans in Antioch who have, had or may hold housing vouchers
about: African African American Antioch Ethnicity Politics

U.S. judge rules on Antioch renters' claims

U.S. judge rules on Antioch renters' claims — Sat Sep 04 07:00:00 UTC 2010
More than 1,000 low-income African American renters in Antioch can sue the city over allegedly discriminatory police practices but can't pursue a $4 million damage claim, a federal judge has ruled. A pair of decisions Thursday by U.S. District Judge Sa...
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Pitman-Turlock 23, Antioch 13

Pitman-Turlock 23, Antioch 13 — Sat Sep 04 05:39:29 UTC 2010
The visiting Pride (1-1) scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns to spoil the head coaching debut of John Lucido.Touchdown runs of 6 yards by Andres Mendez and 11 yards by Jaime Lemus gave Pitman a 16-13 lead.
about: Andres Mendez Antioch Jaime Lemus John Lucido Sports Touchdown

Antioch council hopefuls discuss ways to address budget crisis

Antioch council hopefuls discuss ways to address budget crisis — Thu Sep 02 03:03:53 UTC 2010
Five candidates, including incumbents, vie for two spots in November election
about: Antioch council Elections Politics Republican

Community Digest: Fundraiser set for Antioch hairstylist

Community Digest: Fundraiser set for Antioch hairstylist — Thu Sep 02 01:18:31 UTC 2010
BRENTWOOD -- The city is offering soccer lessons for children ages 2 to 12 in a way designed to make the sport fun.Kidz Love Soccer sessions include demonstrations of techniques, games and scrimmages in a noncompetitive environment.
about: Antioch Coaching CONCACAF Equipment Fundraiser Shopping Soccer Sports

Community Digest: Fundraiser set for Antioch hairstylist

Community Digest: Fundraiser set for Antioch hairstylist — Thu Sep 02 01:18:20 UTC 2010
BRENTWOODCOMMUTE ROUTE CLOSURE: The section of Marsh Creek Road between the State Route 4 Bypass and Camino Diablo is closed for construction for several months and is scheduled to reopen Nov.
about: Antioch Camino Diablo Fundraiser Hospitality Recreation New Jersey Route 4 Recreation Roads and Highways Route 66

Antioch man convicted of molesting, taking porn pictures of child

Antioch man convicted of molesting, taking porn pictures of child — Wed Sep 01 10:36:41 UTC 2010
Authorities found sexually explicit photos of victim on computer during routine check of registered offender
about: Crime Registries Sex offender Sex Offenses

Local art news

Tom Laliberte opens sprint car lead at Antioch Speedway

Tom Laliberte opens sprint car lead at Antioch Speedway — Wed Aug 18 06:53:07 UTC 2010
Craig Smith holds 360 winged sprint lead ahead of Ryan Rusconi and Art McCarthy
about: Art McCarthy Arts Cold War Craig Smith History Ryan Rusconi sprint car lead Technology Internet Tom Laliberte Twentieth Century

Antioch to kick off summer concerts July 24

Antioch to kick off summer concerts July 24 — Tue Jul 13 09:41:03 UTC 2010
Sometimes you have to heat things up to cool down. The Arts and Cultural Foundation of Antioch aims to do just that by hosting the city's annual Summer Concert Series, offering free music performances every Saturday evening from July 24 through Aug. 28...
about: Antioch Arts and Cultural Foundation of Antioch Entertainment Culture Waldie Plaza

On Tap: Celebration of Art opens Saturday in Antioch

On Tap: Celebration of Art opens Saturday in Antioch — Wed Jun 16 21:04:28 UTC 2010
Celebration of Art opens Saturday at museumANTIOCH -- The Arts & Cultural Foundation, along with the Antioch Historical Society, will host the free Sixth Annual Celebration of Art 2009 Exhibit Saturday through July 10 at the Antioch Historical Society ...
about: Antioch Antioch Historical Society Antioch Historical Society Museum Arts & Cultural Foundation History

Drag Star Juanita MORE! Moves Her Pride Party to Dogpatch

Drag Star Juanita MORE! Moves Her Pride Party to Dogpatch — Tue Jun 15 09:45:01 UTC 2010
Knowing that Bambuddha Lounge was closing (you've heard, right?), drag queen and party promoter Juanita MORE! had to find another place for gays of all stripes to congregate after the Sunday Gay Pride festivities on June 27th this year. "It had to...
about: Arts+Events Bambuddha Lounge Chelsea Starr Civic Center Franklin Gay Pride Her Pride Party James Glass Kelly's Mission Rock Café Kim Ann Foxman Pride party queen The Phoenix Hotel
at: Kelly's

On Tap: Celebration of Art opens June 19 in Antioch

On Tap: Celebration of Art opens June 19 in Antioch — Wed Jun 09 21:31:05 UTC 2010
Celebration of Art opens June 19 at museumANTIOCH -- The Arts & Cultural Foundation, along with the Antioch Historical Society, will host the free Sixth Annual Celebration of Art 2009 Exhibit June 19 through July 10 at the Antioch Historical Society Mu...
about: Antioch Antioch Historical Society Antioch Historical Society Museum Arts & Cultural Foundation History

Academic Notes

Academic Notes — Wed Jun 09 21:09:05 UTC 2010
Antioch residents graduate from college: The following students recently graduated from Azusa Pacific University. They were joined by more than 1,300 graduates at the spring commencement ceremonies: Lindsay Gayle Davies of Antioch, graduated with a bac...
about: Antioch Azusa Pacific University Bachelor of Arts Education Graduation Lindsay Gayle Davies

Meetings

Meetings — Wed May 19 20:54:05 UTC 2010
Monday, May 24 Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commission: 7 p.m. Antioch Police Department's Community Room, 300 L St. 925-779-6980. Arts and Cultural Foundation of Antioch: 5:30 p.
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Jim Kelly on Enter The Dragon, Bruce Lee, discrimination - WonderCon SF

Jim Kelly on Enter The Dragon, Bruce Lee, discrimination - WonderCon SF — Sun Apr 11 06:20:00 UTC 2010
Jim Kelly is an American and Worldwide Martial Arts Star, who gained fame starring as "Williams" in Enter The Dragon with the legendary Bruce Lee. Enter The Dragon was the first American produced martial arts film. Released August 19th, 1973, Enter The...
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at: Kelly's

Local news about food

Community Digest: Workshop in Antioch for free loan modification advice

Community Digest: Workshop in Antioch for free loan modification advice — Wed Jul 07 21:01:15 UTC 2010
ANTIOCHFREE FOOD FOR KIDS: The Salvation Army Corps will offer free breakfast and lunch for young people this summer.Meals are provided 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.
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Antioch teen hallucinated about food before starvation death

Antioch teen hallucinated about food before starvation death — Wed Jun 30 00:01:31 UTC 2010
Foster mother order to trial for murder, torture and child abuse.
about: Antioch Child abuse Children Youth and Family food Prevention Social Issues

East County Datebook

East County Datebook — Fri May 07 21:31:25 UTC 2010
Events Antioch Historical Society Museum Day — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 15. Enjoy the "old fashioned country fair" atmosphere featuring a vintage car show, farmer's market, World War II memorabilia display, food, wine tasting and more.
about: farmer Farmers' market food Hospitality Recreation Vintage car vintage car show Wine tasting World War II

signs: Neldam's Danish Bakery

signs: Neldam's Danish Bakery — Fri Apr 16 10:07:00 UTC 2010
Neldam's Danish BakeryNot the greatest sign ever, but this venerable institution has been in the news recently. Neldam's Danish Bakery has been at this location in Oakland for 80 years. According to the Oakland Tribune, Neldam's is facing eviction. Dec...
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Local news about sports

Phife Dawg's Triumphal Return

Pitman-Turlock 23, Antioch 13

Community Digest: Fundraiser set for Antioch hairstylist

BVAL football preview: Deer Valley, Pittsburg are teams to beat

BVAL football preview: Deer Valley, Pittsburg are teams to beat — Wed Sep 01 09:37:52 UTC 2010
Both the Pirates and Wolverines are strong again this year, but the league title race could be shaped by the improvement of others. Freedom returns young talent on offense, Heritage and Liberty welcome their starting quarterbacks back, and Antioch look...
about: Antioch coach Coach John Lucido Pittsburg Pittsburgh Pirates Quarterback Sports

What s happening

What s happening — Wed Sep 01 06:38:50 UTC 2010
St. Ignatius CYO -- Antioch youth basketball league registration 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 9. For boys and girls entering grades 2-8. 3351 Contra Loma Blvd, Antioch.
about: Antioch Basketball Sports

Antioch City Am Golf Tournament results

Antioch City Am Golf Tournament results — Wed Sep 01 06:38:41 UTC 2010
Antioch City Am Golf TournamentAt Lone Tree Golf CourseChampionship139 -- Scott Hardy; 140 -- Blake Bertrand; 141 -- Jeff Lyons; 143 -- George Gandranata; 144 -- Dominic DeBellis, Scott Roak; 145 -- Anthony Barrera, Jonathan De Los Reyes, Jamie Looper, T.
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Youth sports results

Youth sports results — Thu Jul 01 16:44:05 UTC 2010
BaseballSouth Oakland Little LeagueAlbany Cardinals 9, Orioles 6: The Orioles' bid for the Tournament of Champions top slot ended one game shy of the finals, after they fell to the Albany Cardinals in Antioch.
about: Antioch Baltimore Orioles Baseball Sport Sports The Cardinals

Youth sports results

Youth sports results — Wed Jun 16 20:42:29 UTC 2010
Antioch Little LeagueSoftballSeniors DivisionShockers 27, Swat 9: Scockers highlights: Frankie Almeida 3 1B, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBIs, SB; Michaela Holmes 1B, 2B, 2 R, RBI; Vanessa Scudder 2B, 4 R, RBI, SB; Jackie Clark 1B, 2B, 3B, 4 R, 3 RBIs, 2 SB; Skippy Gar...
about: Frankie Almeida Jackie Clark Michaela Holmes Sports Stolen base Vanessa Scudder

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor — Wed Jun 09 21:12:53 UTC 2010
Sports Legends gives thanksDear Editor: The Antioch Historical Society's Sports Legends Program would like to thank all the volunteers, business sponsors, and participants who helped make Antioch's Fourth Annual Sports Legends Picnic — "Jeremy Newberry...
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