Antioch, CA Community and Events
Sycamore Block Party Chief Brooks attended the Sycamore Block Party this weekend and had a good time. The event is designed to bring residents together to build positive relationships and a strong sense of community. The event had a host of fun activities for participants, and the kids loved the opportunity to challenge Chief Brooks in the inflatable sumo vest! Events like this demonstrate the kind of commitment to community that makes the residents of Antioch so great! August Read More …
Antioch Council of Teens Last week, Recreation staff visited Park and Dallas Ranch Middle Schools to promote the Antioch Council of Teens (ACT) program. More than 70 students were invited to join the ACT this year and be a part of making a positive impact in the community and meeting new friends. The first meeting of the year will be held at the Antioch Water Park on Monday, September 10th from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Half Price Admission at the Antioch Read More …
Before summer ends the Antioch Water Park is hosting a Teen Pool and Patio Party for Antioch middle and high school students. Free admission, just bring your student ID. The Antioch City Council approved additional funding in fiscal year 2018-19 to organize more programs focused on teens and families. Antioch middle schoolers and teens are invited to spend their September 5th evening with friends while enjoying all the amenities the park has to offer. The Antioch Water Park will have Read More …
Message from the City Manager: I am excited to announce the launch of our redesigned website and new domain name at www.antiochca.gov. The site has a fresh, contemporary look and will be easier for residents to navigate through with an improved search engine to help users easily find the information they need. Website improvements also include clarifying content and adding consistent navigation at each page header. In addition, the new format is compatible with smartphones and tablets by automatically reformatting Read More …
Back by popular demand 🎉!! The Antioch Police Department is accepting applications for our 2018 Citizens Academy 📚, now through September 17th. Interviews will be held on September 18th and 19th and classes begin October 10th and end on December 12th. Most classes will be held Wednesday evenings but there are two Saturday classes. For more details, contact Lt. Mendes @ tmendes@ci.antioch.ca.us. See attached flyer and apply on-line at citizensacademy.antiochpolice.com The Antioch Police Department Citizens Academy provides a unique opportunity for the participants Read More …
The Antioch Police Department has answered the call of the Lip Sync Challenge despite it being just another day at the office. We chose a “little break from the norm” and selected locations that highlighted some of the city’s amenities such as the Marina, Water Park, and Animal Services. The response from the public has been overwhelmingly positive. Our video has reached approximately 500,000 people and has been viewed over 199,000 times by people throughout the U.S. and around the Read More …
Erin Grimes, a gracious, talented student artist from Antioch High School Class of 2018, added some pizazz to the utility box at 18th and G Street. Antioch High School Staff and students are loving it, and drivers passing by honked in approval as Erin worked away (in this heat no less.) Erin made completing this public art project her personal goal and priority before heading off to begin her college career at San Jose State University. We are sending a Read More …
Water Distribution Public Works crew responded to a water main break at the Lucky grocery/retail complex located at 3158 Contra Loma Boulevard. Upon arrival, the team determined the leak originated from an old isolation valve in the parking lot. The 3-inch gate valve was connected to an abandoned plastic water line that serviced a landscape irrigation system that had long been replaced with parking spaces. Since the retail complex no longer required, the connection crews started the process of removing Read More …
The Fall Recreation Guide is coming to your mailbox soon. Check out the new events and activities such as Teen Pool & Patio Party 9/5, Family Fall Swim 9/7, Big Truck Day 10/18 and all the family favorites like pre-school, children’s dance, adult exercise, cooking and swimming lessons. You can also access the guide online by following this link: Fall Antioch Recreation Guide Antioch Water Park The Antioch Water Park has adjusted the end of summer hours to accommodate students Read More …
On Tuesday August 7th, several members of the Antioch Police Department, City Council members, and City staff participated in Antioch’s National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Throughout the evening, we were able to swing by around two dozen different neighborhood block party events and enjoy some good food and good company! Thank you to Read More …