The Antioch Water Park will begin offering a limited number of swim lessons starting Monday, July 20th. Morning and evening classes are now available for registration.
Space is limited due to reduced class sizes, as not all pools are available during ongoing renovations. We encourage you to register early! To view available classes and register, visit antiochca.gov/register.
Please note: The Antioch Water Park, located at 4701 Lone Tree Way in the Prewett Community Park, is not yet open for General Admission on weekdays or weekends. We appreciate your patience and understanding as renovations continue.
Join us this Saturday, July 18th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Antioch Walmart for our annual Backpack Drive!
We are coming together to support local families in need and ensure our students in the Antioch Unified School District start the school year ready to succeed. Last year, thanks to your incredible generosity, we donated 300 backpacks, let’s beat that record this year!
Two Antioch city council, two school board seats up
By Dawn Kruger, Community and Media Relations Coordinator, Contra Costa County, Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department
The Candidate Filing Period for the November 3rd General Election will began, Monday, July 13, 2026, and nomination papers will be available for candidates running for office. The nomination period runs through 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2026.
In Antioch, City Council seats for District 1, currently represented by incumbent Tamisha Torres-Walker, and District 4, currently represented by incumbent Monica Wilson, are up for election. So far only one challenger has announced for District 4, Sandra White, who is running and hoping her third time is a charm. Plus, on the Antioch School Board, the seats for trustees in Area 2, currently represented by Dr. Jag Lathan, and Area 5, currently represented by incumbent Mary Rocha, who recently told the Herald she will run again, are up for election.
Papers for offices that are up for election will be available at the Contra Costa Elections Office, 555 Escobar Street, Martinez. Papers for Municipal Offices will be available from the City Clerk’s office in the city the position represents.
For further information on the General Election and key dates, go to www.contracostavote.gov
“Our Candidate Services team is ready to work with Candidates who will be running in the November General Election,” said Kristin B. Connelly, Contra Costa Registrar of Voters. “Our office is here to help potential candidates.”
If an incumbent does not file to run for office by the August 7th deadline, the filing period for that office will extend until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. This rule does not apply to incumbents that have reached their term limit and are unable to run again.
Interested candidates can schedule an appointment by emailing candidate.services@vote.cccounty.us or by calling (925) 335-7800. Walk-ins are accepted, but service is subject to the availability of staff. Appointments are available on weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Filing documents and information will be provided to interested constituents at their appointment. The process takes approximately 20 minutes.
Location of and access to Paradise Skate Roller Rink. Source: Antioch PD
By Antioch Police Department
We will be hosting a Neighborhood Watch community meeting on July 16th at 6:00 p.m. at Paradise Skate Roller Rink, 1201 W. 10th Street, Antioch (entrance at W. 10th & O Streets). During the meeting, we will provide updates and discuss any issues or concerns. We encourage you to attend, as this is a valuable opportunity to ask questions, receive helpful information, and engage directly with your Police Department. A photo of the meeting location is attached for your convenience.
We’ve got several exciting community events coming up this month! Stay tuned for more details on each event, but for now, save the dates—we’d love to see you there.
July 16 – Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Paradise Skate Roller Rink – 1201 W. 10th Street, Antioch (Entrance at W. 10th & O Streets)
Calling all Antioch businesses and residents! We are asking for your donations or support of a fundraising opportunity for the DAA!
Gladys Torres of Timeless Elegance Vintage Store (at 204 G Street) and Alliance Estate Sales has offered to coordinate this online auction, and others will be assisting with the tasks of taking pictures and gathering items. We are looking for 50 or more items by Friday, July 17th which will bring interest to the auction.
They can be vintage or collectible items, gift certificates, raffle baskets, services, luncheons with City leaders, etc.
Please message Debbie Blaisure or Gladys Torres with any items or questions or let us know in the comments what you might want to donate to coordinate with us. Half of the proceeds of the item can go to the donor or you may donate the full amount to the DAA!
Let’s work together to raise funds for future events by the DAA. For more information visit https://downtownantioch.com.
Application deadline to host a neighborhoodBBQ: July 28
By Antioch Police Department
Join the Antioch Police Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
National Night Out is a great opportunity for neighbors to come together, build relationships, and strengthen our community while partnering with the Antioch Police Department.
According to the NATW (National Association of Town Watch) website, introduced in August of 1984, NNO is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. NNO enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Millions of neighbors take part in NNO across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.
Host a NeighborhoodBBQ
Antioch neighborhoods planning to host a BBQ with 15 or more attendees qualify for a $100 grocery store gift card to help support their event. Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
