Coaches needed, get discount on own child’s registration fee

Registration deadline: Aug. 15

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

Experience the speed, skill, agility and action of the gridiron without the contact associated with tackle football. Kids in grades 3-8 play NFL Flag Football!

The goal of this program is to develop the skill of our young athletes while also exposing them to sportsmanship, teamwork and healthy lifestyles that so important to local youth; all while having fun. Each child receives their own NFL Flag Football Jersey and flag belt.

No experience necessary. Mandatory evaluations will be held on August 23. Practice begins September 15.

Registration fees are $135R/$149NR and the deadline to register is August 15.

Volunteer coaches receive a 50% discount from their child’s registration fee. If interested in coaching, please contact staff at (925) 776-3050 or sports@antiochca.gov.

UPDATE: 8-10 YEARS Flag Football—Rookies

This fun-filled flag football class is designed for kids who want to learn the fundamentals of football in a safe and non-contact environment, preparing participants for our NFL Flag Football league that runs in the fall. Participants will develop essential skills such as passing, catching, running, and defensive techniques through engaging drills, teamwork-focused activities, and mini-games.

Antioch Community Park—Soccer Fields

Instructor: Antioch Youth Sports Staff

Wednesday #11822  7/30-8/20 6:00PM-6:45PM $30R/$40NR

Thursday #11823  7/31-8/21 6:00PM-6:45PM $30R/$40NR

10-12 YEARS Flag Football—All-Stars

This fun-filled flag football class is designed for kids who want to build on the fundamentals of football in a safe and non-contact environment, preparing participants for our NFL Flag Football league that runs in the fall. Participants will enhance their understanding of the game while developing advanced techniques in passing, receiving, route running, defensive coverage, and teamwork.

Antioch Community Park—Soccer Fields

Instructor: Antioch Youth Sports Staff

Wednesday #11824 7/30-8/20 7:00PM-7:45PM $30R/$40NR

12-14 YEARS Flag Football—Champions

This dynamic flag football class is tailored for young athletes who want to sharpen their skills and deepen their understanding of the game in a competitive yet non-contact setting, preparing participants for our NFL Flag Football league that runs in the fall. Participants will focus on advanced techniques, team strategies, and game scenarios while fostering teamwork and leadership skills.

Antioch Community Park—Soccer Fields

Instructor: Antioch Youth Sports Staff

Thursday #11825 7/31-8/21 7:00PM-7:45PM $30R/$40N

Online Registration: antiochca.gov/register.

U.S. News & World Report’s annual study rates hospitals among the top 30 percent in the nation for the treatment of complex medical conditions and procedures

Antioch rated high performing in 6 adult procedures & conditions; Oakland/Richmond ranked #4, Walnut Creek ranked #9

By Elissa Harrington, Sr. Media Relations & PR Rep, Kaiser Permanente Northern California

OAKLAND, CA – Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s hospitals are once again being nationally recognized for providing patients with comprehensive care and evidence-based treatments for complex medical conditions and procedures.

U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals annual report ranks all 21 Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals as “high-performing” – or among the top 30% of hospitals in the nation – for at least one of the 37 measures evaluated. The measures include congestive heart failure, pneumonia, colorectal cancer surgery, stroke, and diabetes.

Approximately, 4,500 hospitals participated in the study, which analyzes hospital performance for 15 specialty care areas and 22 procedures and conditions. The “high performing” designation honors those hospitals that deliver high-quality care when treating complex medical conditions.

Kaiser Permanente hospitals are consistently recognized nationally for providing high-quality and safe patient care leading to better health outcomes.

“This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to provide superior, quality health care to improve the lives of our patients, members, and the communities we serve,” said Mike Bowers, FACHE, interim president of Kaiser Permanente’s Northern California region. “Our hospitals are leaders in the nation because our highly skilled care teams put our patients at the center of everything they do.”

Hospitals ranked among best in state

Kaiser Permanente Northern California has eight hospitals designated as “Best Regional Hospitals” because they are ranked among the best in the state: Oakland/Richmond ranked #4, Walnut Creek ranked #9, Roseville, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara and South Sacramento.

Kaiser Permanente Vallejo is also ranked as one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation for rehabilitation. And Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento is recognized as a “Best Regional Hospital for Community Access” for the care it provides to underserved populations.

Kaiser Antioch Medical Center, a general medical and surgical facility, is rated high performing in six adult procedures and conditions, including: Heart Failure; Stroke; Hip Fracture; Hip Replacement; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Pneumonia.

“Our physicians, nurses, and care teams work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, high-value, patient-centered care,” said Maria Ansari, MD, FACC, chief executive officer and executive director of The Permanente Medical Group. “We remain committed to advancing evidence-based treatments and leveraging the latest innovations in technology to improve the lives of our patients to live longer and healthier.”

In its hospital analysis, U.S. News & World Report uses publicly available data such as volume, mortality rates, infection rates, staffing levels, and patient satisfaction rates, among other factors. 

The annual ratings and rankings are designed to help patients, and their health care providers make informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.

About Kaiser Permanente 

Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve nearly 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technological advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health. For more information, go to about.kp.org. 

Nearly 500 CHP officers have been sworn in so far in 2025 as Department continues its statewide push to enhance public safety.

By Jaime Coffee, Director of Communications, Office of Media Relations, California High Patrol

SACRAMENTO—The California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly welcomed 130 newly sworn officers on Friday, celebrating their successful completion of 26 weeks of intensive training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. This milestone marks another step in the Department’s ongoing mission to increase public safety across California.

“This graduation represents more than a ceremony; it signifies a solemn pledge to protect and serve. These officers have demonstrated their dedication to keeping California’s communities safe and upholding the CHP’s core values,” said Commissioner Sean Duryee.

These new officers will now report to one of the CHP’s 102 Area offices across California to start their law enforcement careers, protecting and serving communities throughout the state’s 58 counties.

This group of graduates brings a rich blend of backgrounds and experience, including several with public safety and military service, former college athletes and even one with a unique background as a public address announcer.

See graduation ceremony video.

During academy training, cadets receive instruction in traffic enforcement, crash investigation, defensive tactics, firearms, emergency vehicle operations and community policing. The curriculum also focuses on legal responsibilities, communication, ethics and cultural awareness to prepare cadets to serve California’s diverse population.

Following today’s graduation ceremony, nearly 300 cadets remain at the CHP’s live-in training facility and an additional 160 cadets are set to start instruction on August 11 as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to enhance public safety across the state.

The CHP continues to actively recruit dedicated individuals who are ready to make a difference in communities throughout California. A career with the CHP offers comprehensive training, competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

To learn more about joining the CHP, please visit our website to take the first step towards a rewarding career in law enforcement.

The CHP provides the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security to everyone in California.

1 Civil Engineer, 1 Electrical Engineer and 1 Certified Public Accountant

By San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District

BART is recruiting volunteer candidates to fill three vacant seats on the Measure RR Bond Oversight Committee. The committee provides diligent and public oversight of the expenditure of funds from bond sales associated with Measure RR, which is a $3.5 billion bond measure approved by BART District voters in 2016 to rebuild the system’s core infrastructure. Members of the Bond Oversight Committee represent a diversity of expertise, geography, and demographic characteristics. BART is looking for candidates to fill the electrical engineer, civil engineer, and Certified Public Accountant seats on the committee. All committee members are unpaid volunteers. 

Candidates must live in either Alameda County, Contra Costa County or San Francisco City and County.

About Measure RR

Voters approved Measure RR, a $3.5 billion bond, in November 2016. The bond proceeds fund a portfolio of projects including replacing 90 miles of severely worn tracks, repair tunnels damaged by water intrusion and upgrade the aging train control system. Learn more at bart.gov/rebuilding/projects.

About the Committee

The independent Measure RR Bond Oversight Committee consists of five professionals in the areas of engineering, auditing, public finance, construction project management, and two members from the League of Women Voters. Learn more at bart.gov/bondoversight.

Committee Responsibilities

Members of the Committee are responsible for the following:

• Assess how bond proceeds are spent.

• Assess that work is completed in a timely, cost effective and quality manner.

• Communicate its findings and recommendations to the public.

• Publish an annual report.

Time Commitment

The minimum time commitment is about 10 to 15 hours per year. There are typically four in person meetings annually, which are open to the public

Compensation

Committee members are volunteers. However, BART will compensate members for their travel on BART to and from meetings.

INTERESTED?

Contact Rachel Russell at (510) 418-0859 or measurerrcommittee@bart.gov to discuss next steps.

DEADLINE

Friday, August 15, 2025, 5pm Pacific Time. Submit cover letter and resume to Rachel Russell for consideration.

Learn more about applying here.

Will talk about state’s 30 lawsuits against Trump Administration

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (D, CA-10) announced he will host a virtual town hall with special guest California Attorney General Rob Bonta on defending constitutional rights and protecting Californians from the Trump Administration’s harmful policies on Tuesday, August 5th at 5:45 p.m. PT.

According to DeSaulnier, “Amid the Trump Administration’s attacks on immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities, federal funding, environmental protections, and more, A.G. Rob Bonta has been a staunch defender of the rule of law on behalf of us here in CA-10 (California’s 10th Congressional District) and across California. He’s joining us for a virtual town hall.”

Since President Trump was inaugurated in January, Attorney General Bonta has filed more than 30 lawsuits on behalf of Californians against what he claims are the Administration’s illegal and unconstitutional policies. DeSaulnier and Bonta will discuss recent successes in the courts and in Congress and the path ahead to check what are believed to be the President’s abuses of power. They will also take audience questions live.

Virtual Town Hall

Tuesday, August 5th

5:45 – 6:45 p.m. PT

Hosted on Zoom

Streamed to YouTube

To reserve your spot and receive a Zoom link or to request special accommodations, visit https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp or call (925) 933-2660.

This will be Congressman DeSaulnier’s 240th town hall and mobile district office hour since coming to Congress in January 2015.

By Allen D. Payton

Clavo & Canela Cocina + Café is a family-owned Salvadoran restaurant located in the heart of Antioch’s historic Rivertown district. They serve fresh, made-from-scratch dishes like pupusas, tamales, traditional breakfasts rooted in love, tradition and flavor.

Join owners Edwin and Carla Menjeivar, other Rivertown business owners and City officials for the restaurant’s Grand Opening with ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

The restaurant is located at 310 G Street. For more information visit their Facebook page: Clavo&Canela Cocina-Cafe Rivertown.

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Prewett Family Park Hillside

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

In partnership with Bay Area Backyard Movement, the City of Antioch Recreation Department is excited to present our fourth annual Multicultural Festival. Highlighting cultural diversity and community engagement, this event features live performances, vendors, a kids’ zone filled with games and activities, food and so much more!

Embrace diverse cultures through captivating performances, mouthwatering cuisines, and immersive activities. It’s a day of unity, exploration, and embracing our global community as residents from various backgrounds come together to share and showcase their unique heritage, customs, art, music, food and more.

Prewett Family Park is located at 4701 Lone Tree Way.

Bay Area Backyard Movement

Bay Area Backyard Movement is a community organization whose goal is to provide a positive atmosphere that gives small businesses the opportunity to network, bring communities together, and create an enjoyable shopping experience for everyone. The Backyard Movement mission is to inspire every vendor customer throughout their many events across the Bay Area – it’s always community and collaboration, never competition.

Backyard Movement has partnered with the City of Antioch to bring an annual Multicultural Festival to our community, and now, a monthly market for all to enjoy. Learn more about Bay Area Backyard Movement when you follow them on Instagram @thebackyardmovement.