Missing woman in Antioch swimming incident found deceased in San Joaquin River

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The body of missing Antioch swimmer Edgielyn Torrente, seen in photos on her Facebook pages on Feb. 27, 2023, and Nov. 9, 2022, has been located.

46-year-old Edgielyn Torrente located Sunday morning about one mile west of where she went missing on September 23rd; family notified

By Lt. Michael Mellone, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

ANTIOCH, Calif. – Edgielyn “Lynn” Torrente, 46, who went missing while swimming near Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill in Antioch on September 23, 2026, was found deceased in the San Joaquin River on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Her family has been notified, and this update was held until that notification was complete.

The Antioch Police Department extends its sincere condolences to her family and friends.

RECOVERY

At about 7:06 a.m. on September 27, 2026, officers responded to multiple calls reporting a person in the water west of Smith’s Landing. She was located about one mile farther west. The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol and the Pittsburg Police Department recovered her from the water. The Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Division responded and took custody.

The Coroner’s Division will determine the cause and manner of death. No foul play is suspected.

BACKGROUND

As previously reported, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 6:12 p.m., officers responded to reports of two women in distress in the water behind Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill. The women had been swimming when a strong current pulled them from shore. Officer Molina reached one of the women, Farrah Moore, on a personal watercraft and brought her to safety.

According to his mother, Judy Dossey, “The private citizen on scene who was operating the jet ski is Jeff Lewis, an Antioch resident. Mr. Lewis also assisted in the rescue of the swimmer in distress.”

Antioch resident Jeff Lewis assists Officer Molina on a jet ski. Video screenshots source: Antioch PD

The U.S. Coast Guard, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, and the Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit joined APD in water and aerial searches for Torrente.

Lt. Cesar Franco said it was his understanding the two women were homeless. According to a post on the Homelessness in Antioch & Community Connection Facebook page, local homeless advocate, Nichole Gardner, wrote on the day she was rescued, “Farrah is out of the hospital and is back downtown.” She also shared that Torrente went by “Lynn”.

The Antioch Police Department thanks each of these agencies, the Pittsburg Police Department, and the community members who called 911. CASE NO. 26-9135

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Publisher @ September 29, 2026

Lions Clubs International Visions in Harmony benefit concert at El Campanil Theatre Oct. 3

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Featuring Crosstown 5

By Lions Clubs International

Experience an afternoon of great music for a great cause at Antioch’s great El Campanil Theatre, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026! This special benefit concert supports the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired and the Lions Vision Resource Network, which provide vital services and resources to blind and visually impaired residents of Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.

Enjoy the dynamic performance of the Crosstown 5, featuring lead singer Delia Colorado. Guests can also participate in raffles and purchase light refreshments before the show and during intermission. Join us in supporting independence, opportunity, and hope for individuals with vision loss.

For tickets at $50 per person visit Visions in Harmony Featuring Crosstown 5 – El Campanil Theatre.

The theatre is located at 602 W 2nd Street in historic, downtown Rivertown.

Publisher @ September 29, 2026

“Swatting” call to police about armed person at Antioch restaurant fake

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By Allen D. Payton

Antioch Police respond en force to a “swatting” call of a man with a shotgun, that he was going to shoot people and take hostages at the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Restaurant off Hillcrest Avenue near the freeway Monday, September 28, 2026, according to Antioch Police Lt. Michael Mellone. But the restaurant was closed and it was all fake, he said.

A Con Fire engine and AMR ambulance were also on scene, according to resident Denise Cantrell who witnessed the response.

Police respond en force to a fake swatting call at the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Restaurant on Hillcrest Avenue. Photos by Denise Cantrell

According to a news release by the Antioch Police Department, which labeled the incident a “False Emergency Report,” Officers confirmed that reports of an armed person entering Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Restaurant Bar & Grill this afternoon were false. No one was hurt, and there is no threat to the public associated with this incident.

At approximately 3:42 p.m. on September 28, the Antioch Police Department Dispatch Center received reports of an armed person entering the restaurant at 2737 Hillcrest Avenue. Officers arrived, learned the business was closed for the day, and contacted the owners to confirm the reported incident had not occurred. We thank the business owners for their help.

Police surrounded the restaurant out of precaution. Photos by Denise Cantrell

Hoax calls put community members and first responders at risk. They also tie up officers who are needed for real emergencies elsewhere in the city.

Knowingly reporting a false emergency is a crime under California Penal Code section 148.3. A person convicted can also be required to pay the reasonable costs of the emergency response.

We are actively investigating this incident and following up on leads to identify those responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to call (925) 778-2441 and reference case number 26-9324.

Publisher @ September 28, 2026

38th Annual free Kids Fishing Derby in Rivertown Oct. 10

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For ages 4-15

At the U.E. “Compy” Compomizzo Fishing Pier in Rivertown

“Get kids hooked on fishing, not drugs or gangs.” – Compy Compomizzo

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

Sign up to be part of the 38th Annual free Kids Fishing Derby taking place Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event is held in the memory of Antioch resident “Compy” Compomizzo, for whom the fishing pier is named, and who inspired the mission statement: “Get kids hooked on fishing, not drugs or gangs.” The fishing derby provides the opportunity to teach kids fifteen and younger conservation and the basics of fishing competition that may spur an interest in future events. Register the day of the event to join in on this exciting afternoon filled with great catches!

Open to kids ages 4 – 15 with a parent or adult guardian, the Fishing Derby will take place in Waldie Plaza, across from City Hall, and on the U.E. “Compy” Compomizzo Fishing Pier in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown.

Note: If you have your own fishing poles, please bring them. For those who do not have fishing equipment, there will be poles for you to borrow.

This event is made possible through the great partnership between the California Striped Bass Association, West Delta Chapter and the City of Antioch Recreation Department.

About California Striped Bass Association – West Delta Chapter

Founded in 1974 in Stockton, California, the California Striped Bass Association carries the purpose of promoting the “preservation and enhancement of Striped Bass”, a movement inspired after Delta fishermen became aware of the declining striped bass numbers and negative changes to the Delta ecology following the State Water Project in the 1940s. Learn more about the West Delta Chapter and become a Member of the California Striped Bass Association-West Delta Chapter. 

For more information about the derby call Brian Smith at (925) 325-9836 or visit www.antiochca.gov/216/Kids-Fishing-Derby.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Publisher @ September 28, 2026

16-year-old Brentwood boy shot while leaving Antioch house party Saturday night

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By Lt. Franco Cesar, Antioch Police Department

ANTIOCH, Calif. — On September 26, 2026, at 8:56 p.m., the Antioch Police Department Dispatch Center received multiple calls reporting five to six gunshots in the 5400 block of Prewett Ranch Drive.

While officers were responding to the area, dispatch received a report that a 16-year-old male had been dropped off at a local hospital with a gunshot wound. Additional officers responded to the hospital and contacted the victim, a Brentwood resident. The victim told officers he was leaving a house party on Prewett Ranch Drive when the shooting occurred.

The victim was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Officers processing the scene on Prewett Ranch Drive confirmed the shooting was connected to the nearby house party. During the preliminary investigation, officers also discovered that two nearby residences had been struck by gunfire. No additional injuries were reported.

There is currently no suspect information available. The Antioch Police Department is actively investigating the incident and working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Anyone with information about this incident, or anyone who has home surveillance or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the shooting, is encouraged to contact the Antioch Police Department.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may also submit a tip. Case No.: 26-9254

Publisher @ September 28, 2026

APD’s Citizen RIMS website let’s you know what’s happening in your neighborhood

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By Antioch Police Department

Antioch Police Department’s Citizen RIMS website puts local police activity and helpful services at your fingertips.

Here’s what you can do:

Explore the map. View reported crimes and calls for service near your home or business. Search by location, date, and incident type.

See recent activity. Browse arrest information and media bulletins, or review statistics about traffic and pedestrian stops.

Screenshot of Antioch’s Citizen RIMS website report map showing crime locations between Jan. 25-28, 2026. Source: APD

Request a vacation home check. Heading out of town? Submit your request at least five days before leaving for trips of three consecutive days or longer. Department volunteers conduct checks as staffing allows.

Request extra patrols. Concerned about recurring speeding or an area needing more attention? Select “Directed Patrol Request” and tell us where, when, and what you’ve observed. Patrols depend on staffing and calls for service.

Register your security cameras. Help investigators identify cameras that may have captured evidence nearby. Registration is voluntary and does not give police access to your camera system.

Let the updates come to you. Receive daily or weekly emails about calls for service, crimes, or both.

Signing up is simple:

Visit Antioch’s email alert signup page- https://antiochpd.citizenrims.com/alerts

Enter and confirm your email address.

Choose your topics and frequency, then click Submit.

You can unsubscribe through the link in any alert email.

Explore and bookmark Citizen RIMS: antiochpd.citizenrims.com/map

Share this with a neighbor who would find it helpful!

Some incidents and details are withheld to protect privacy, and updates may be delayed. Email updates are not emergency notifications.

Emergencies or crimes in progress: 911

Non-emergency police assistance: 925-778-2441

Antioch Police Department – Service • Integrity • Community

Publisher @ September 25, 2026

Butter Pecan Bakeshop to hold Grand Opening of Antioch location Oct. 2

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“The best cookies in the Bay” to be offered at only 2nd franchise out of 7 locations so far

“They’re Southern desserts turned into cookies,” co-owner Dale Ingram

“It was nothing short of a leap of faith.” – co-owner Desiree Ingram

By Allen D. Payton

After months of preparation and much anticipation, entrepreneurs Dale and Desiree Ingram are excited to announce the Grand Opening of the new Butter Pecan Bakeshop Antioch on Friday, October 2nd. They will regularly offer a menu of the company’s line of 10 cookies including dark chocolate sea salt, cookies & cream, banana pudding, birthday cake, the staple cookie – brown butter pecan, and many more and will feature two special cookies each month. Since people enjoy milk and cookies, the menu will also include milk, plus, water for their guests. The Antioch location is just the second franchise for the five-year-old Vallejo-based company, out of seven locations, total.

With early career experience in the restaurant industry and backgrounds spanning customer service, investing, and business operations, the Ingrams shared their journey to entrepreneurship and how their collective experience is helping them prepare to open Butter Pecan Bakeshop Antioch.

Butter Pecan Bakeshop Antioch owners Dale and Desiree Ingram will welcome and serve you beginning Oct. 2nd. Photo: Allen D. Payton, Antioch Herald

“We’ve been getting trained. We’re holding interviews this week then we’ll train our staff,” Dale said.

Asked why they decided on this business opportunity, he said, “I was a customer at the Pinole store, and I was part of the newsletter, and it said they’re in the process of becoming a franchise. Another project we worked on for a year came to a halt, so, we thought, ‘let’s see what this Butter Pecan franchise is about’.”

“We had an introductory call on a Tuesday and that night we met in person,” Dale stated. “We just hit it off. Like-minded individuals. Entrepreneurs. We shared our inspirations and interests. Both driven individuals.”

“He sent over the paperwork, and I shared it with my wife,” he added.

“There were several incidences that were God-ordained,” Dale shared. “There are no coincidences. That’s why I think the other project we had been working on ended after a year of work. I prayed and asked God, ‘if not that what is it?’”

Desiree then said, “There was a bit of uncertainty hanging in the balance. Before the bakeshop opportunity came into play, I was wanting to transfer out of my job; I was very unfulfilled. I had a good run. They were great to me. It was a great experience. But it just wasn’t serving me anymore. I was praying and crying and went to my husband and said, ‘I can’t do this anymore.’”

“But we didn’t know what was going to come of it,” she continued.

“It was nothing short of a leap of faith,” Desiree shared. “The other business venture started to slow down. I was transitioning out of my corporate role. But we were desiring for something more that will be fulfilling for us both and leave a legacy for our kids. The desire was there. We just didn’t know how it was going to unfold.”

“The reason the timeline is so important and sticks out for me, on the 2nd of January, which was my last day at my job, that day I was filling out the paperwork for the franchise,” Desiree stated. “Then Dale had his introductory call with the founder, Wendell Hunter.”

Source: Butter Pecan Bakeshop

“It was literally one door closes and another one opens,” Desiree continued sharing about their path to the cookie business. “Before I made my decision to leave my corporate job, I was driving home and just praying and having my moment of seeking clarity from God. He simply said, ‘Do you trust me?’ Then I was filling out the paperwork and felt like this was our way of saying, ‘yes’.”

“I get chills thinking about it because it was all mind blowing,” Dale shared. “After working the entire last year on a project that was not aligned with His will. When we finally took a break and opened our minds and laid that down, and this is became the one that finally worked.”

A Family Business

It’s a family business. They have a five-year old son and a four-year-old daughter.

“Our son has already made a business decision on our behalf,” Dale stated. “I asked how much we should sell the cookies for and he said, ‘$10,000.’

The legacy they’re working to leave for their children is why their corporate name is Ingram Legacy Group, LLC, which was started for this venture and to include all of their future ventures, he shared.

The Company’s & Cookies’ Origins and a Few of the Flavors

The description of the cookies on the website reads, “Southern-inspired homestyle cookies, baked fresh for every occasion. Cookies your way….”

“The owner’s family used to make Southern desserts, everyone contributes,” Dale explained. “He moved away and missed his grandmother’s nutcake made with pecans. So, he thought, ‘how can we bring the family together’ and he took his grandmother’s recipe, baked the brown butter pecan cookie and sent it out to his family. They said, ‘this is amazing’ and that’s what started things.”

“They’re Southern desserts turned into cookies,” Dale continued, giving examples of their flavors including, “Banana pudding, peach cobbler, German chocolate, and of course, pecan pie.”

Desiree said, “There are 10 that are offered year-round then two specialty cookies each month. Probably the peach cobbler in the fall aligned with the holidays.”

There will be the “Childhood Favorites” of peanut butter and jelly, birthday cake, cookies and cream, and strawberries and cream. Then varying levels of sweetness. Some people don’t want it too sweet. Others say, ‘give me all the sugar!’”

Asked if there will be a salted caramel cookie (this reporter’s favorite) she said that it would be seasonal.

“But the company responds to requests on social media,” Desiree added.

“Which is why they brought back strawberries and cream on the regular menu,” Dale stated. “I love that one. There’s nowhere else you can get that. The tart strawberries and white chocolate.”

Restaurant, Corporate Experience

“I loved all my restaurant jobs,” said Dale. “I think that’s what intrigued me about this business, the customer service. We know you’re going to be satisfied when you leave here. All these things intrigued me about this opportunity.”

“We’re able to bridge our two worlds, customer service, and my background in operations,” Desiree said.

Corporate Growth

The first store opened in 2021 in Pinole.

 “Currently they have five corporate stores and their first franchise opened in February in Hayward. We will be the second.”

The corporate locations are in “Pinole, Emeryville, Pleasant Hill, Fairfield and Vallejo, where they have the storefront with the production facility in the back,” he shared.

Source: Butter Pecan Bakeshop

Ordering Options

Asked if there will be packages, Dale said, “Customers can buy them single, a half dozen or a dozen, which is the better deal, because you’re buying 10 and getting two free and can get one of each.”

“We do have the pre-made boxes such as: best sellers, nut lovers, chocolate lovers and Southern classics,” Desiree shared.

Asked if there’s an app or if people can call in an order ahead of time Dale said, “You can pre-order online through the corporate website, butterpecanbakeshop.com. We also have one corporate social media account.”

“We believe we’re on the right path and we know because we’ve seen Him through the process. It’s been very smooth,” she shared. “But there’s been sometimes that God makes sure, ‘do you still trust Me? If you trusted Me then, you can trust Me now. If I carried you then why would I stop now?’”

“If He did it before, He can do it again,” Dale added.

Corporate Owner Announces Antioch Location in April

In a post on the company’s Facebook page on April 20, 2026, corporate founder Wendell Hunter shared a video announcing the new location and wrote, “Antioch, California, are you ready for your very own BUTTER PECAN BAKESHOP?!?! “We’re coming loud and proud with The BEST Cookies in The Bay this Fall!

“We’re beyond excited to be opening our second franchise location in your city! Tag someone who lives in Antioch in the comments & stay tuned for more details coming soon!”

Antioch Chamber Announces with Video in September

Then on Sept. 9, the Antioch Chamber of Commerce posted a video on their Facebook page of Dale offering a tour of the bakeshop saying, “Butter Pecan Bakeshop Antioch! We’re so excited to be here. Happy to show you the space. I know everybody’s been excited.”

“If you haven’t done so, already, make sure you visit Butter Pecan Bakeshop on Instagram, click the link in the bio and join the VIP list. That is where you’ll get all the information for our upcoming Grand Opening that is coming real, real soon. Alright. Hope to see you there. And don’t forget we’re right here in The Crossings Hillcrest shopping center right next to Safeway and Ross.”

The bakeshop is equipped with an oven where the cookies will be fresh baked, the freezers for the dough and the racks to hold the cookies ready for sale and eating! Photos by Allen D. Payton, Antioch Herald

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Details

The Ingrams will hold the Grand Opening of their Butter Pecan Bakeshop Antioch location on Friday, October 2nd from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., following the Ribbon Cutting with the Antioch Chamber of Commerce at noon on Friday with RC at beginning. Butter Pecan Bakeshop founder Wendell Hunter will be there and speak, the Ingrams will speak, as will District 4 Councilwoman Monica Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Don Freitas in whose District 3 the bakeshop is located at 3345 Deer Valley Road.

According to the Grand Opening announcement on the company’s Instagram account, “The first 100 customers get a FREE Cookie! We’ll also be selecting a few local businesses to receive a fresh box of cookies! Nominate your favorite Antioch business as a cookie drop stop by tagging them in the comments!”

Publisher @ September 24, 2026

Developer holds groundbreaking ceremony for 428 affordable apartments in two Antioch projects

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The Standard Communities Leadership Team along with the financing and project partners with Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Don Freitas breaking ground for the Joyfield Flats Lakeview Center project on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Photo: Standard Communities

Without state or local subsidy, but with public financing

Standard Communities brings extremely-low, very-low and low-income units being built near City’s neighborhood of highest valued homes that successfully fought to stop nearby apartment project over 20 years ago

The Joyfield Flats projects represent a $192 million investment in two family designed communities and will deliver workforce housing in less than 2 years

By Allen D. Payton

 ANTIOCH, Calif. — Los Angeles-based Standard Communities, a leading national affordable housing investor, developer and operator, broke ground Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, on two affordable apartment communities that will together make up a $192 million investment and deliver 428 new homes for working families in Antioch, CA. Mayor Pro Tem Don Freitas was the only council member to participate in the groundbreakings and he spoke during the brief ceremony on behalf of Mayor Ron Bernal who was at another event representing the Mayor’s Conference.

In a press release issued Tuesday, the company said, “Joyfield Flats at Lakeview Center and Joyfield Flats at Buchanan Crossing are the first Joyfield communities on the West Coast, following the brand’s first community in Virginia. Through the innovative model of Joyfield Living, combined with the strong public-private partnership with the City of Antioch and Contra Costa County, Standard Communities will build these income-restricted units with the finishes, amenities and service standards of a market-rate apartment in less than two years, without state or local subsidies.”

They are on two of the 10 parcels the City Council rezoned using Commercial Infill Housing overlays allowing for either medium- and high-density residential or mixed-use projects. They only require administrative design review and project approval by City staff without any hearings by the Planning Commission or City Council for public input. (See related article)

Standard Communities leadership team, consisting of Feras Qumseya, Chief Development Officer and Jeff Jaeger and Scott Alter, Co-Founders and Managing Principals, were joined by Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Don Freitas (second from right) during the groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Photo: Standard Communities

The Lakeview project, located on the south side of Lone Tree Way next to the CVS store and shopping center, will consist of 233 affordable units and the Buchanan project, located next to the Grocery Outlet store on the north side of Buchanan Road west of Somersville Road, will include 195 affordable units, both for extremely-low, very-low and low-income residents.

In 2004, residents who live in the neighborhoods off Golf Course Road rose up and successfully defeated a proposed apartment complex on Blue Rock Drive on the north side of Lone Tree Way, across from the Lakeview project site.

Breakdown of Joyfield Flats at Lakeview Center average median income levels and units per category. Source: City of Antioch

According to the Standard Communities press release, “The communities are designed with families in mind, including offering two- and three-bedroom apartments. Because of the innovative model of Joyfield Living, both communities are being delivered for under $500,000 per home, an atypical cost basis for the Bay Area, and all 428 homes are income-restricted under the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, serving households at 30% to 70% of area median income (AMI).”

“As our city continues to grow, and the cost of just about everything continues to go up, individuals and families need housing they can afford.” said Ron Bernal, Mayor of the City of Antioch. “More than 400 new homes are currently under construction because we made meeting our housing goals a priority, and Standard Communities is investing in and helping us meet that commitment. These units will serve every segment of our community with a quality place to call home for years to come.”

Standard Communities says they, “capitalized both transactions with private construction debt, federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity and tax-exempt bonds issued by the California Municipal Finance Authority, without the city, county or state gap funding such projects typically require. Both communities were approved under the City of Antioch’s Commercial Infill Housing (CIH) Overlay, which allows by-right, ministerial approval for housing on underused commercial sites.”

Joyfield Flats at Buchanan Crossings Phase II AMI Units. Source: City of Antioch

“Antioch’s innovative commercial infill housing process gave us a predictable, efficient path to approval,” said Feras Qumseya, Chief Development Officer at Standard Communities. “That speed is what lets us build at scale and hold costs where they need to be. Joyfield Living is proof that a resident can have the finishes, the amenities and the services of a market-rate apartment at a workforce housing cost, and we are proud to bring it to the East Bay.”

Standard Communities further said, “These communities are designed for the teachers, nurses, first responders, service workers and other households who earn too much to qualify for deeply subsidized housing and too little to absorb Bay Area market rents. Residents will have access to a community lounge, fitness center, computer lab, children’s playground, picnic areas and a dog run, along with bike and tenant storage and on-site management.”

Rendering of the Joyfield Flats at Lakeview Center apartment complex currently under construction on Lone Tree Way near Golf Course Road. Source: Standard Communities

Joyfield Flats at Lakeview Center

Located at 4020 Lone Tree Way, Joyfield Flats at Lakeview Center will bring 233 homes across seven buildings, including 109 one-bedroom, 58 two-bedroom and 66 three-bedroom apartments. Vertical construction begins in December 2026, with completion anticipated in the third quarter of 2028.

JPMorgan Chase provides construction financing for the development of Lakeview Center, with federal tax credit equity from Freddie Mac, syndicated by Boston Financial, and permanent financing arranged by Freddie Mac, serviced by Walker & Dunlop.

“Communities grow stronger when families have access to quality, affordable housing, and Joyfield Flats at Lakeview Center will help drive that growth in Antioch,” said James Vossoughi, Executive Director, J.P. Morgan Community Development Banking. “J.P. Morgan is proud to provide the construction financing to bring 233 new homes for families to life, complete with amenities and spaces designed to help residents thrive. This development is an investment in Antioch’s future, and in the opportunity and stability of the families who will call it home.”

Rendering of the Joyfield Flats at Buchanan Crossing apartment complex located on Buchanan Road west of Somersville Road. Source: Standard Communities

Joyfield Flats at Buchanan Crossing

Located at 3210 Buchanan Road, Joyfield Flats at Buchanan Crossing will bring 195 homes across six buildings, including 91 one-bedroom, 49 two-bedroom and 55 three-bedroom apartments. Mass grading is complete and retaining wall construction is underway. Vertical construction begins in January 2027, with completion anticipated in July 2028.

U.S. Bank provides construction financing and federal tax credit equity investment for the development of Buchanan Crossing, with permanent financing arranged by Freddie Mac, serviced by Berkadia.

“We’re honored to support Buchanan Crossing as an equity investor and lender, working with Standard Communities to create 195 units of housing in Antioch, California,” said Yun Tong, affordable housing senior project manager at U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, the community development and infrastructure finance division of U.S. Bank. “This is a great example of how our financing solutions help our clients expand access to affordable housing and help build a foundation of financial stability for future residents.”

233-Unit Extremely Low, Very Low and Low-Income Lakeview Center Apartments Near Golf Course Road

Asked if the leaders at Standard Communities would want this type of housing near their neighborhood and if they held community meetings with nearby neighbors before submitting their plans to the City and take into consideration their concerns, Marie Lloyd, Head of Corporate Affairs at Standard Communities responded:

“This didn’t happen behind closed doors. This project was approved through the City’s Commercial Infill Housing process that went through public forums and City Council meetings. Joyfield Lakeview Center and Joyfield Buchanan will transform unused, blighted commercial sites into high-quality and professionally managed housing built especially for the teachers, nurses, first responders, line cooks, and other working people who deserve the opportunity to live near and in the communities they serve. 

Standard Communities has owned and operated housing in California since 2007. We don’t build and walk away. We plan to be in Antioch for decades. A healthy community — both economically and culturally — is one where working people cannot just survive, but thrive and contribute. Joyfield Lakeview Center and Joyfield Buchanan are meaningful steps in that direction.”

Split Council Votes on Public Financing, Only Matters They Could Decide

However, that’s not correct, as the only matter the city council could deal with was the public financing for both projects. Both complexes received split votes but were approved 3-2 with Freitas and District 4 Councilwoman Monica Wilson – who lives across Lone Tree Way from the Lakeview project – voting against the public financing. That’s in spite of the fact she voted for the CIH Overlay District rezoning in 2022 which allowed for the projects to be staff approved and built, and in spite of Bernal raising concerns about traffic at the Lone Tree Way, Golf Course Road and Bluerock Drive intersection.

As previously reported, under the Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, the Council voted to approve the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority to provide for the financing or refinancing of the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of the projects.

So, financing would not have been from City funds. But the developer’s rep for both Joyfield Flats projects said, if the Council voted against the financing it would have killed both projects. That’s due to timing on the financing and because the dirt from the Lakeview project will be used as fill for the Buchanan project.

Furthermore, the property behind CVS where the Lakeview project is under construction was not a “blighted commercial site”. It had merely sat vacant as open land after Lone Tree Way was rerouted in the 1980’s.

About Standard Communities

Standard Communities is a national affordable housing investment, development, and operations platform with approximately $7 billion in assets under management, nearly 30,000 units, and over 200 communities across 22 states and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit standard-communities.com.

Publisher @ September 24, 2026