Archive for November, 2018
Have Breakfast with Santa at Lone Tree Golf & Event Center Saturday, Dec. 1st
Friday, November 23rd, 2018New sports clothing store opens at Antioch’s Somersville Towne Center
Friday, November 23rd, 2018Delta-Antioch Kiwanis to hold their 42nd Annual Holiday Run & Walk For Health Saturday, Dec. 8
Friday, November 23rd, 2018Celebrate Christmas and the Joy of the Holidays in Antioch at the Annual Lighted Parade & Celebration
Wednesday, November 21st, 2018Antioch driver suspected of causing fatal DUI crash on Highway 4 Monday night
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018Takes life of teenager
By CHP-Contra Costa
Monday night at about 9:28pm, Contra Costa CHP was advised of a three-vehicle collision at Highway 4 eastbound at Willow Pass Road in Concord. Upon CHP and emergency personnel arrival, three vehicles were located at the scene (a Chevrolet Chevelle, a Nissan Sedan, and a Mitsubishi Lancer) and tragically the driver of the Mitsubishi (19-year-old male) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet sustained major injuries and was determined to be under the influence and later arrested. The driver of the Nissan had only minor injuries and did not go to the hospital. The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office will be handling the release of identity of the deceased driver. Please direct inquires to them.
In the initial investigation, it appears that the driver of the Chevrolet (Willie David Hamlin, DOB-12/25/1971, from Antioch) was traveling eastbound on Highway 4 at a high rate of speed approaching Willow Pass Road in Concord. He veered his vehicle to the right and crashed into the metal guard rail to the right of the roadway. Then he allowed his vehicle to veer back into the lanes of traffic and collided with the Nissan, but only caused minor damage. He then continued across the lanes towards the #1 lane where he collided in a broadside manner into the Mitsubishi with the 19-year-old driver, subsequently killing him. The 44-year-old driver of the Nissan only sustained minor injuries and was able to walk away. Hamlin suffered major injuries (but not life threatening) and was transported to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek. While there, CHP conducted a DUI investigation and he was subsequently placed under arrest for FELONY DUI and GROSS VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER. Due to Hamlin’s injuries, he remains at the hospital for treatment but upon his release, CHP will take him into custody and book him into the county jail. His release from the hospital at this time is unknown.
This collision is still under investigation and if anyone witnessed it or the events leading up to it, please contact Contra Costa CHP in Martinez, (925) 646-4980. Thank you.
Unfortunately, this is another reminder of the carnage and impact that DUI driving can cause and to know that impaired driving is 100% preventable, 100% of the time is even more disastrous. Please never drive impaired.
Contra Costa community colleges will remain closed until Monday, Nov. 26
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018By Timothy Leong, Public Information Officer, Contra Costa Community College District
The Contra Costa Community College District (District) has decided to close all College and District operations on Tuesday, November 20th and Wednesday, November 21st. due to ongoing poor air quality. The District Office and Colleges (Contra Costa, Diablo Valley, San Ramon Campus, Los Medanos, and Brentwood Center) will resume regular operations on Monday, November 26th.
While the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is forecasting improved but fluctuating air quality over the next few days, the District has decided to err on the side of health concerns of its students and staff. The District has been closed since Thursday, November 15, 3:00 p.m., due to very unhealthy air quality in Contra Costa County.
Nominations for 2018 annual Antioch awards now open
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018Celebrating Antioch’s Citizens, Businesses, Non-Profit and Youth of the Year
The Antioch Chamber of Commerce will host their annual awards Gala on Friday March 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. The Chamber is pleased to open nominations for 2018 in the following categories:
· Youth of the Year
· Non-profit of the Year
· Citizen of the Year – Most Impact
· Citizen of the Year – Lifetime Achievement
· Small Business of the Year
· Large Business of the Year
Nomination forms must be completed and received by the Antioch Chamber of Commerce no later than 5 p.m. on Friday December 28, 2018.
Please return forms to the Antioch Chamber of Commerce office 101 H St. #4 or by email to: frontdeskadmin@antiochchamber.com. For additional information please call 925.757.1800.
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Download Large Business of the Year Nomination Form
Download Small Business of the Year Nomination Form
Download Citizen of the Year Nomination Form – Most Impact
Download Citizen of the Year Nomination Form – Lifetime