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Early Sunday morning
By Officer Daniel Gilmore, PIO, CHP Contra Costa Area
ANTIOCH, Calif. – A woman was pronounced deceased on Sunday morning, after being struck by multiples vehicles, while searching for a lost item within the lanes of traffic on the freeway.
On October 4th, 2026, at approximately 2:31 a.m., Contra Costa CHP units responded to a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on State Route 4 eastbound just east of Contra Loma Blvd. in Antioch.
Our preliminary investigation indicates a 20-year-old female had been riding as a passenger in a vehicle on SR-4 eastbound, when she lost an item on the freeway. The vehicle she was riding in pulled over in the center median of SR-4 eastbound, just east of Contra Loma Blvd. The woman exited the vehicle, walked into the lanes of traffic in an attempt to retrieve the lost item, and was subsequently struck by two vehicles. The woman sustained fatal injuries and was tragically pronounced deceased on scene. Both drivers stopped and are being cooperative with the investigation. Officers do not suspect alcohol or drug impairment to be a factor in this crash at this time.
All lanes of SR-4 eastbound, just east of Contra Loma Blvd. were closed from approximately 2:49 a.m. to approximately 5:27 a.m. for scene investigation.
In addition, Antioch Police issued an advisory that the eastbound on ramp at Contra Loma Boulevard would remain Closed for an extended period of time.
This crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash or the events leading up to it is asked to contact the CHP’s Contra Costa Area office in Martinez at (925) 387 1900 or 320Investigations@chp.ca.gov.
The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, And Security.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
Driver on parole for homicide, has history of 22 other arrests; both adult brothers already out of custody
By Allen D. Payton
According to Antioch Police, “while on patrol in the area, Officer Drace conducted a traffic stop on Lemontree Way at L Street after observing a Honda with multiple Vehicle Code violations.
During the stop, officers learned the driver was on active parole for homicide. A parole search of the vehicle was conducted, but initially, nothing was found.
“K9 Officer Loki, a firearm-detection K9, responded to the scene.
“Loki was deployed for an open-air sniff of the vehicle and alerted to the driver-side front floorboard, indicating the possible presence of a firearm.
“Officers conducted a secondary search of the area. After removing the floor carpet, officers located a stolen, concealed, loaded firearm equipped with an extended magazine.
“The driver was arrested and booked into county jail.
“Great work by our officers and K9 Loki!”
In addition, the male adult driver and his two male passengers, one his adult brother, and the other a juvenile, were also arrested.
According to the Antioch Police Department’s CitizenRIMS Crime Map, the stop and arrests occurred on Sept. 27, 2026, at 3:02 PM.
According to Lt. Bill Whitaker, “Three people were arrested, all Oakland residents. The third was a juvenile with a different last name.”
The two adult males are Joshua Jermaine Richard, age 20, described as five-feet, seven inches tall, 120-pounds, and his brother, 27-year-old Jeremiah Prince Roland Richard, described as five-feet, six inches tall and 165-pounds. Both are listed as Black or African American.
Joshua’s crime is listed as felony 25850(A) PC carrying a loaded firearm in public under specific circumstances and he’s also charged with 25400(a)(1) Pc: Carry Concealed Weapon In Vehicle (F), 496(a) Pc: Receive/etc Known Stolen Property (F), 32310(c) Pc: Large Capacity Magazine Posession, 11357(a)(2) Hs: Possession Less Than 28.5 Grams Mj Or 4 Grams Cannabis By 18-20 Yr Old, 30305(A)(1) PC: felon in possession of ammunition, and 29610(A) PC: minor in possession of a firearm.
Jeremiah is charged with 25850(a) Pc: Carry Loaded Firearm In Public Under Specific Circumstances (F), 25400(a)(1) Pc: Carry Concealed Weapon In Vehicle (F), 496(a) Pc: Receive/etc Known Stolen Property (F), 29800(a)(1) Pc: Felon/addict/possess/etc Firearm (F), 30305(a)(1) Pc: Prohibited Person Own/possess/etc Ammunition/etc (F)
Case Number: 26-9270 Incident Number:2609270098.
According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, as of Sep 30th at 7:51 PM, Joshua is out of custody with no charges filed. According to localcrimenews.com, Joshua is a resident of Emeryville and this is his first arrest.
According to localcrimenews.com, Jeremiah was also charged with 3056, Violation Parole: Felony and 466, Possession Of Burglar’s Tools. Jeremiah also has a history of 22 other arrests dating back to 2017
According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, as of Oct. 1st at 7:01 PM he is out of custody on General Release and according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation as of Oct. 3rd at 8:08 AM, he is out of custody on parole.
Guest Commentary
By Tyler McCarthy, Outreach Associate, White Pony Express
On Friday afternoon, for a student who eats breakfast and lunch at school, the dismissal bell does more than end the school day. It starts a 68-hour clock. The last dependable school meal of the week has just been served. The next one won’t arrive until Monday morning.
We hear from our school partners what those hours can mean. As one parent liaison put it: “My thinking was that if I can give them a meal for Saturday, then they only have to get through Sunday. That lessens the need.”
California has done something remarkable. In 2022–23, it became the first state in the nation to guarantee every public school student access to free breakfast and lunch, regardless of family income. Nearly 3.5 billion school meals have been served since the program began.
It works. And at a time when changes to federal nutrition programs are putting additional pressure on some California families, it’s an achievement we must protect.
But hunger doesn’t follow a school calendar.
California’s universal meals program feeds children during the school day. Children still need to eat Friday night, Saturday, Sunday, holidays and school breaks. California has also embraced summer grocery benefits for eligible families, another important piece of the solution. But summer assistance does not solve the gap that arrives every week between Friday afternoon and Monday morning.
For a family already choosing between rent, utilities, transportation, and groceries, those aren’t simply gaps in a schedule. They can be the days the refrigerator runs empty. That’s where White Pony Express makes an enormous difference.
Every day, White Pony Express drivers collect surplus food from grocers, farms, wholesalers, and restaurants – high-quality food that is perfectly good but has nowhere to go. We sort it for quality the same day and deliver it, free of charge, to neighbors throughout Contra Costa County. Of the 135,000 people White Pony Express serves each year, nearly one-third – about 40,300 – are children.
Our School Pantry Program brings fresh groceries directly into 23 school communities where 80 percent or more of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Families shop at no cost, with no forms and no questions asked.
One pantry coordinator remembers a young mother raising three children alone after losing her husband. She came to the pantry for groceries, including peanut butter and chicken.
“She doesn’t have money to buy much,” the coordinator told us, “but she told me it’s a blessing to have White Pony Express helping us.”
Since the School Pantry Program began in 2015, White Pony Express has delivered more than three million pounds of food to school communities – the equivalent of roughly 2.5 million meals.
The model works because it connects two resources that already exist: good food that would otherwise go unused and trusted neighborhood schools where families already gather.
It also demonstrates something larger. Public programs and community organizations do not have to compete with one another. They can complete one another.
California has shown what is possible when we make a public commitment to feed children at school and then build a system capable of doing it at an extraordinary scale. Now we need to look just as honestly at the hours the school cafeteria cannot cover.
More than two million California children still lack reliable access to healthy food. For them, the problem doesn’t begin Monday morning. It begins Friday afternoon, when the bell rings. And that is a gap communities like ours can – and must – close.
To volunteer, donate food, or support the School Pantry Program, visit whiteponyexpress.org.
Co-hosted by Antioch Police Department and Grace Bible Fellowship
Grace Bible Fellowship is located at 3415 Oakley Road in Antioch. For more information visit www.gbfofantioch.org.
Benefiting Be Exceptional Programs
By Moms Club of East County
MOMS Clubs are for Moms Offering Moms Support. Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of Halloween fun while supporting an incredible local nonprofit!
Saturday, October 10, 2026
2:00–4:30 PM
Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way
This year’s Trunk or Treat will benefit Be Exceptional Programs, which provides inclusive and adaptive programs for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Families can look forward to:
Admission is free, but preregistration is encouraged so we can plan for attendance, candy, and supplies. Optional donations will benefit Be Exceptional Programs.
REGISTER YOUR FAMILY:
https://www.zeffy.com/…/moms-club-of-east-countys…
WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING:
Trunk hosts are encouraged to create child-friendly themes, carnival-style games, and interactive experiences.
Decorations may not include blood, gore, graphic imagery or realistic weapons.
Guests will be able to vote for their favorite trunks by making donations, with all voting proceeds benefiting Be Exceptional Programs. Prizes will be awarded to the trunks receiving the highest donation totals.
Interested in hosting a trunk, volunteering, sponsoring, or donating?
HOST A TRUNK:
https://www.zeffy.com/…/ticketing/trunk-host-sign-up-form
CONTACT US: momsclubofantioch@gmail.com
Follow this event page for vendor announcements, volunteer opportunities, attraction updates, parking information, and other event details as October approaches.
Children must remain under the supervision of their accompanying adult throughout the event.
We can’t wait to celebrate with our East County community!
For more information visit www.facebook.com/MOMSClubAntioch and https://momsclub.org.
Featuring Keynote Speaker Mayor Ron Bernal
By Antioch Chamber of Commerce
Join the Antioch Chamber of Commerce for our 2026 State of Business Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Mayor Ron Bernal!
Thursday, October 8, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center
4800 Golf Course Road, Antioch
Chamber Members: $50 | Non-Chamber Members: $60
Register today at AntiochChamber.com.
To pay for competitions and equipment
By Deer Valley High School Band Boosters
The Deer Valley High School Instrumental Music Program, an award-winning group of local musicians, invites the community to its second annual Mattress Sale on Saturday, October 10, from 10 am to 4 pm, as the DVHS North Gym is transformed into a professional mattress showroom. Supporters can test and purchase 25+ top brand-name mattresses, adjustable bases, bedding and pillows, while providing funds for the Marching Band – Teal & Black Regiment and Orchestra, to travel and perform throughout California.
“One in four families will buy a mattress each year, and we are thrilled that people can find one at a great price, while supporting music in our school,” said Band Director (and Deer Valley alumnus) Brian Poole. “Through this fundraiser, we hope to make a significant dent in our travel and competition costs and be able to upgrade and repair instruments for our talented musicians,” continued Poole.
The sale is backed by a fundraising firm that fills the gym with brand new top mattress brands including Purple, Helix and Beautyrest. The company offers a lowest price guarantee, since it doesn’t maintain a retail store and instead helps local organizations raise money. A full 50% of the profits goes to the music program.
“Young people will love the beanbag chair that transforms into a mattress,” said Band Boosters President Kathy Barlow. “Come support your back with a new mattress and support our kids.”
Financing, delivery, setup and removal of one’s old mattress are offered. And delivery is available throughout the U.S., so that family and friends elsewhere can support the music program.
Event visitors will enjoy live entertainment provided by The Teal Tones, Deer Valley’s Jazz Band, and its orchestral Chamber Ensembles.
The Deer Valley Music Program has a long history of entertaining the community in local parades and performances and participates in competitions and throughout California.
The Deer Valley HS Music Mattress Sale will take place Saturday, October 10 from 10 am to 4 pm, at the North Gym on its campus at 4700 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. Just show up at the sale, or RSVP here for a 10% discount coupon: https://sanjose.cfsbeds.com/events/deer-valley-high-school
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