I live in Walnut Creek, and I’m voting for Jeff Frese for Congress in District 10. I recently posted on Nextdoor to ask my neighbors to give Frese a look before they fill out their ballots.
Mark DeSaulnier has been in Congress for twelve years. In that time, two of his bills became law. One named a post office. The other moved a park boundary. Twelve years is long enough to judge someone’s work, and that is the work.
Jeff Frese lives in Moraga. He isn’t a career politician, and the first thing on his list is one every parent in this county can get behind: no federal income tax on public school teachers. The people we trust with our kids all day shouldn’t need a second job to live in the towns where they teach.
Frese has challenged DeSaulnier to a debate. DeSaulnier won’t debate him. When you’ve never had to earn the vote, you never have to show up.
One party has held every statewide office in California since 2011. We pay the highest gas prices in the country. More people are leaving this state than any other, and the U-Haul one-way exodus is the receipt. Doing the same thing and expecting a different result hasn’t worked.
I’m not asking anyone to change parties. I’m asking them to consider hiring someone who will actually show up and do the job. Someone who will prioritize the interests of his constituents over his self-interest or his allegiance to any political party. Someone who is determined to act and to create a brighter future for our children and grandchildren. Talk is cheap. The time to act is now.
Ballots are due Tuesday, November 3. I’m voting for Jeff Frese, and I hope you’ll join me. For more information visit https://freseforcongress.com.
According to the Antioch Police Department’s CitizenRIMS Arrests list, 37-year-old Sienna Corren Currie, born Nov. 14, 1988, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at 5:09 p.m. in the 400 Block of Lawton Avenue for felony battery.
She is described asBlack or African American,five-foot, three inches talland105 pounds, and ischarged with243(d) Pc: Battery with serious bodily injury (F), Case Number: 26-10459, Incident Number:2610280189. According to the CitizenRIMS Map, the call occurred at 4:49 p.m. when a fight occurred that resulted in the arrest. The call was closed at 7:43 p.m.
The battery is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment for two, three or four years.
Unhoused residents and homeless advocates join Mayor Ron Bernal and councilmembers for a photo with the proclamation Tuesday night, Oct. 27, 2026. Video screenshot
“251 individuals are experiencing homelessness in Antioch”
During their meeting on Tuesday night, Oct. 27, 2026, the Antioch City Council unanimously approved the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, November is recognized nationally as Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of homelessness, recognize the experiences and challenges faced by adults, youth, young adults and families experiencing housing instability, and reaffirm our shared commitment to preventing and ending homelessness, and to mobilize community-wide efforts toward lasting solutions; and
WHEREAS, according to the 2026 Point-In-Time Count, an estimated 2,260 individuals are experiencing homelessness on a given night in Contra Costa County, and 251 individuals are experiencing homelessness in Antioch; and
WHEREAS, since 2020, Contra Costa County has seen an 79% increase in households with minor children, a 69% increase in seniors aged 65+, and a 53% increase in Transition Aged Youth (ages 18–24) accessing homeless services, and in 2026 in Contra Costa County, there were only 4,427 temporary and permanent housing beds for persons experiencing homelessness, a stark shortfall compared to the scale of need across our communities, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch recognizes that every person deserves dignity, compassion, and the opportunity to live in safe, stable, and affordable housing, and that addressing homelessness requires collaboration, prevention, community engagement, and access to supportive services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch recognizes the important contributions of local service providers, nonprofit organizations, volunteers, faith-based organizations, community partners, and residents who work to support individuals experiencing homelessness and strengthen our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch encourages residents, businesses, community organizations, and public agencies to increase awareness, promote understanding, challenge stigma, and work collaboratively to identify solutions that prevent homelessness, and expand access to housing and improve the well-being of all members of our community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON BERNAL, Mayor of the City of Antioch, hereby proclaim November 2026 as HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS MONTH in the City of Antioch and encourage all residents to join in raising awareness, fostering compassion, supporting local efforts, and working together to prevent and end homelessness in our community.
Described as Black or African American,five-foot, seven inches tall and 125 lbs., Bailey was charged with 273.5(a) Pc: Inflicting corporal injury on a spouse, cohabitant or dating relationship – Aggravated (F), 243(a) Pc: Battery on a person – Simple (M). Case Number:26-10341
The corporal injury charge is punishable by imprisonment in state prison for two, three, or four years, or in a county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine of up to $6,000, or by both that fine and imprisonment. Battery is punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or by both that fine and imprisonment.
Source: CitizenRIMS
Four Calls for Service in Same Area, Same Day
According to the CitizenRIMS Map, there were four calls for service in the same area that day, including two for the incident above that began at 4:05 a.m. (Case Number:26-10341) and a call that occurred at 4:09 a.m. for the fight that resulted in the arrest and was closed at 8:40 a.m. with a report taken, both with the same Incident Number: 2610260015.
Plus, a call was received at 11:31 a.m. and was closed at 11:52 a.m. about an unwanted guest with no report taken, Incident Number: 2610260094; as well as a security check at 3:31 p.m. that was cancelled and the call was closed at 6:52 p.m., Incident Number:2610260150.
According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, her full name is Kananee Naomi Bailey, Sr., she was booked at 8:39 AM Sunday and as of 2:11 PM Bailey bonded out of custody.
According to localcrimenews.com, Bailey lives in Stockton and was also arrested by Antioch Police in 2021 for domestic violence on the similar charges of 243(E)(1) battery on a spouse, cohabitant or former spouse.
RIMS stands for Records Information Management System.
Held on $125,000 bail, has brief history of arrests
10/29/26 UPDATE: Suspect out of custody with no charges filed
By Allen D. Payton
According to the Antioch Police Department’s CitizenRIMS Arrests list, 51-year-old Christopher Lee Wilson on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. in the 2700 block of Hillcrest Avenue, the location of the 7-11 store and 76 gas station, for first degree home invasion robbery and threatening a crime with intent to terrorize. Both are felonies.
Wilson is described as Black or African American, six-foot, three inches tall and 190 pounds and was charged with 211 Pc: Robbery 1st Degree Home Invasion (F) and 422(a) Pc: Threaten Crime With Intent To Terrorize (F). Felony robbery is punishable by 2–9 years in state prison, plus possible fines, with enhancements for firearms, injury, or repeated offenses, according to ShouseLaw.com, and the threat charge is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one year, or by imprisonment in state prison. Case Number: 26-10360
According to the APD CitizenRIMS Map, the incident occurred at 6:53 pm. Case Number:26-10360 Incident Number:2610260193.
APD leaders were asked why the robbery of a convenience store and gas station is labeled a home invasion robbery. Captain Matt Koch confirmed the incident occurred at the 7-11 store. But he was not working when he responded and the others did not respond with an explanation prior to publication time. Please check back later for any updates to this report.
According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson was born April 12, 1975, and is being held in the West County Detention Facility on $125,000 bail.
According to localcrimenews.com, this is at least his sixth arrest since 2014, including two in Pittsburg for warrants or holds only, two by Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Deputies in 2017 for vandalism of $5,000 or more and burglary in 2017, and for trespassing by driving on private property and disorderly conduct – lodges in any building, structure, vehicle or place whether public or private without the permission of the owner or person entitled to the possession or in control of it on Dec. 5, 2025. He was also arrested in 2017 by Antioch Police for burglary.
10/29/26 UPDATE: According to the Sheriff’s Office, as of Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at 7:56 PM, he is out of custody with no charges filed.
The California Teachers Association, the state’s largest teachers union and one of the largest funders of California political campaigns, has spent more than $65.5 million this election cycle, campaign finance records show.
Most of that money — $58.3 million — has been spent in support of Proposition 3, a ballot initiative to make permanent a temporary tax on high earners that helps fund public schools and community colleges. CTA’s contributions account for 87% of the Yes on 3 campaign’s funding. Records show the No on 3 effort has raised a total of $5,500, meaning CTA alone has spent nearly $9,700 for every dollar spent opposing the proposition.
CTA is also a major source of independent support for State Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Richard Barrera, having spent $8.4 million as of Oct. 27. That includes spending in support of Barrera and spending in opposition to his opponent, Sonja Shaw.
The union is by far the biggest Barrera supporter in terms of spending, with 96% of independent spending to support Barrera having come from CTA through various committees. The union also contributed $39,200 directly to Barrera’s campaign.
Other causes CTA has spent on include $1.5 million to oppose Prop. 39, an initiative to add stronger voter ID; $500,000 to oppose Prop. 43, which aims to require voter-proposed tax increases meet the two-thirds majority required for Legislature-proposed taxes; and $481,000 in support of local bond measures across the state.
Unlike in previous elections, CTA has mostly stayed out of the race for governor. Records show $39,200 in contributions to Xavier Becerra’s campaign or independent expenditure committees supporting him.
Antioch Unified School District is hosting a Winter Clothing Drive. We are looking for new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, blankets, umbrellas, scarves and socks. The donation dates will be from November 2nd through November 20th.
Drop off locations are the Mission Elementary School, Carmen Dragon Elementary School, Belshaw Elementary School, and Deer Valley High School Front Offices. You can also drop them off at Prospects High School with the counselor, Wanema Cornell.
Finally, you are more than welcome to drop them off at the District Office with Barbara Aguilar located in Portable D in the back.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Barbar directly at 925-779-7500 ext. 53402 or email her at barbaraaguilar@antiochschools.net.
