By Allen Payton

An email sent to parents of students at Holy Rosary Catholic School in Antioch from Principal Tim Hooke on Saturday, warned of a threat against the students in grafitti discovered in the boys bathroom, earlier that day. What was written and who was responsible was not shared by Hooke.

According to one parent, who wished to remain anonymous, stated via email “Someone found out the threat was to kill all the students at Holly [sic] Rosary School.”

The email received by parents read as follows:

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Dear Parents,

This morning, during the Parish CYO basketball games at the Holy Rosary Gym, threatening graffiti was discovered in the boy’s bathroom. The threat was taken seriously and the police were called. The Police Department was unable to identify any immediate and/or credible threat and is working with us to ensure the safety to our campus. They Police Department will provide extra attention to our campus this weekend, which will include a physical walk-through before the campus opens on Monday morning. The safety of all who enter our campus is of the utmost importance to us.

Thank you,

Tim Hooke

Principal

Calls to Hooke and the Antioch Police media line were not returned, as of publication time. However, according to a school staff member, the school was open, Monday morning.

8:00 P.M. UPDATE: Principal Hooke responded via phone call and email, Monday afternoon providing a statement from the Vicar General of the Oakland Diocese.

From the Office of the Vicar General

On Saturday Morning, graffiti was found in the boys restroom of the gymnasium at Holy Rosary School. The narrative stated a threat to the school campus. The Police Department was called and they investigated. The Principal, Mr. Tim Hooke was present and cooperated with the Police department. On Saturday, an email was sent out to the parent community informing them of the situation. Mr. Hooke met with the police department on Monday morning, to complete a thorough-walk through of the school buildings before school opened. All was found in order. The parents were updated via Constant Contact on Monday. Mr. Hooke collaborated with the Police and was in communication with the Department of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Oakland throughout the weekend. In keeping with the procedures and policies, the administration of Holy Rosary School throughout the weekend, took actions and communication to ensure the safety of all the students.

Very Reverend George Mockel

In addition, Hooke provided a copy of the email he sent to parents on Monday:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Dear Parents,

I want to update you on what has been done to ensure the safety of our students today. The Antioch Police Department had officers monitor the campus throughout the weekend. Monday morning at 5:30 am, I met with officers and did a thorough walk-through of the school buildings and school grounds. Everything appeared to be in order and so our normal Monday school day went on as planned as will the remainder of the week. I understand in light of the events in our country and the world that an incident like this can instill concern and fear. Let us join together to pray for peace, safety and ongoing respect for each other that our Faith calls us to.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work with the authorities in this matter. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Tim Hooke

Principal

In a phone message from Acting Sergeant Tom Fuhrmann of the Antioch Police Department, Monday at 4:00 p.m., he stated the graffiti was “of a bomb threat giving a date of Monday it would go off and there was also some other satanic type stuff written on the walls. A report was taken and the investigation is still ongoing. There’s no suspect at this time. The school was checked. There was nothing suspicious found.”

 

 

From Antioch City Manager Steve Duran’s Weekly Report, dated 11/13/15, as provided by Police Chief Allan Cantando:

-On 11/11/2015 at 10:44 pm, officers were dispatched to 901 “J” St. regarding subjects being loud, selling drugs and possibly in possession of firearms. Officers arrived and made contact with two people, a 26 year old male and 22 year old Megan Malley. Officers searched both subjects and discovered Malley had fixed blade knife concealed in the front pocket of her sweatshirt. She was arrested for a weapons violation and later booked at the county jail. The male was released at the scene.

-On 11/11/2015 at 9:09 pm, officers contacted 46 year old Mary Bailey was at Auto Center Dr. and S.R. Hwy 4 because her vehicle was disabled. A records check indicated she had an outstanding arrest warrant with a bail of $10,000 dollars issued out of Walnut Creek Superior Court charging theft and failure to appear in court. She was issued a citation with a new court date and released in the field.

-On 11/15/15 at 4:43 pm, an officer saw an Acura sedan driving in the area of W.9th and “J” streets. The officer saw the vehicle park and the 16 year old male driver exit the car and walk away. The officer ran the license plate and the car returned stolen. The officer drove back to the vehicle and found the driver was back in the car. He was detained without incident and arrested for auto theft. The 16 year old also had a dagger concealed on his person. He was later booked at juvenile hall for auto theft and a weapons charge. .

-On 11/11/2015 at 12:01 pm, officers contacted 24 year old Bronson Boyle who was loitering in the area of 2745 Hillcrest Avenue. A records check revealed he had two outstanding arrest warrants charging DUI and being under the influence of a controlled substance. Boyle was arrested without incident and later booked at the county jail.

–On 11/11/15 at 2:24 am, officers responded to a call of an audible alarm at St John’s Lutheran Church at 1360 E. Tregallas Rd. When officers arrived they found all the exterior doors were secure. Through a window, they could see an open cabinet and property on the floor. A subscriber responded with a key and officers entered the church to conduct a security check. They found 47 year old Lisa Henry inside trying to disable the alarm. She was detained and property belonging to the church was found in her possession. She was arrested for burglary and booked at the county jail.

-On 11/10/15 at 8:02 am, an officer made contact with subjects sleeping in a car in front of 2104 Manzanita Way. The subjects were identified as 21 year old Christian Leiva and 24 year old Alfredo Cobian. A records check indicated Cobian had an outstanding arrest warrant for violation of the terms of felony probation. Officers could smell the odor of marijuana and subsequently searched the vehicle. In doing so, they located marijuana packaged for sale, U.S. currency, a scale, prescription drugs, and other drug paraphernalia. Both were arrested for possession for sale of a controlled substance and booked at the county jail.

-On 11/8/15 at 9:53 pm, 25 year old Jesse Brandt was arrested for shoplifting at Wal-Mart. He provided a false name to officers, and was found to be in possession of heroin. Brandt was later cited released.

-On 11/8/15 at 10:52 pm, an officer was patrolling filbert St. when he saw 26 year old Brett Kroh exit a vehicle. A records check of the plate revealed the car Kroh got out of was stolen. Kroh was taken into custody for auto theft without incident and sent to County Jail.

-On 11/8/15 at 3:50 pm, an officer drove passed a pick-up truck on Bryan Avenue and ran the license plate. The check revealed that the truck was recently stolen. Officers conducted a high-risk stop and the driver and passenger were detained without incident. 32 year old Frank Mercado and 34 year old Michael Derham were arrested for auto theft and sent to county jail.

-On 11/7/15 at 11:30 am, a local hospital called to advise that a 58 year old male was the victim of an assault with a bat and had arrived for treatment. When officers arrived, the victim was undergoing surgery on a broken left arm. Later in the shift, hospital personnel called back advising the victim was out of surgery and able to provide a statement. The victim described being assaulted with a metal bat on Mariposa Court by a 28 year old man that was known to him. The investigation is ongoing.

-On 11/7/15 at 10:30, 52 year old Jose Sansen was trespassing in a vacant residence on 6th Street. Officers arrived and found him to be in possession of methamphetamine. Sansen also had three warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and transported to county jail.

-On 11/7/15 at 8:19 am, a dryer on Johns Way caused a fire in the garage. The residence became fully engulfed. There were no injuries.

-On 11/6/15 at 11:40 pm, an officer was traveling westbound on Lone Tree Way under the Highway 4 Bypass. A red Mercury made an abrupt, illegal u-turn directly in front of the officer and he was forced to brake to avoid a collision. He initiated an enforcement stop and the Mercury finally yielded in the Kohl’s parking lot. 23 year old Patrick West was contacted as the driver and later determined to be DUI. A search incident to arrest produced the following items: Digital Scale; 77-Ecstasy Pills (24.5 grams); 45.3 grams of Marijuana; 5.1 grams of prescription drugs and $925 dollars in cash. West’s vehicle was towed. He was taken to APD and later to County Jail.

-On 11/6/15 at 9:36 pm officers responded to the report of a vehicle abandoned in the street on El Monte and Monterey Drive. Upon their arrival, officer found an unoccupied black ’03 BMW 745L in the middle of the street. The BMW had bullet holes in it and a rear flat tire. On 11/5/2015 officers responded to shots fired near San Jose Dr & St Frances Drive. This BMW was struck with bullets in that incident and it was left legally parked at the scene. It is unknown who abandoned the BMW tonight. Other than the flat tire, there was no new damage. The vehicle was towed and stored.

-On 11/6/15 at 9:20 pm, an officer contacted 34 year old Kenneth Pearson while he was loitering on the east side of Shell gas station on Auto Center Drive. A wants/warrants check revealed two outstanding no-cite warrants for Pearson. He was arrested without incident and booked at county jail.

-On 11/6/15 at 2:18 pm, Safeway employees called dispatch reporting that a 32 year old male was in front of the business on a bike saying that he had just shot himself with a BB gun in the chest. When officers arrived they found that the man had a small entrance wound on his upper chest that appeared to be from a small caliber handgun or a pellet gun. The man was alert and functioning and said that he rode his bike for several miles after being shot. He would not provide a clear statement and only tell officers that he couldn’t recall what exactly happened. He was adamant that he was shot with a BB gun. He was transported to a local hospital where they located a small caliber bullet in his chest and found that the bullet had collapsed his lung. He is currently in stable condition.

-On 11/5/15 at 7:15 pm, officers were dispatched to Sycamore and Auto Center Drives regarding a subject passed out inside her vehicle in the middle of the road. 56 year old Eleanor Bell was contacted in her vehicle and found to be extremely intoxicated. She admitted to drinking alcohol and taking methadone. Bell was so intoxicated that she was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Bell also had a misdemeanor warrant for a prior DUI case. She was issued a citation for the warrant as well as the new DUI and released at the hospital.

-On 11/5/15 at 2:50 pm, officers were called to Ridgeview Drive by a woman who rents a room in a home. Part of her rental agreement was she was not allowed to go into the garage. She did go into the garage today while the homeowners were gone and discovered what appeared to be several homemade explosive devices. Responding officers were able to see the devices in the garage through a side window and they were consistent with homemade explosives. The rest of the residence was cleared and secured so that a search warrant could be obtained by investigators. Two locked bedroom doors were kicked open while clearing the residence. The Walnut Creek PD bomb squad was notified and responded. In the mean time, the owner was contacted via cell phone and advised of the investigation at her home. She denied any knowledge of what was in the garage, but gave police consent to search the residence. While the bomb squad was preparing to safely examine the devices, the owners showed up. They advised that the devices were homemade Halloween decorations created to look like dynamite. They were PVC pipes filled with sand, and “sparklers” used to look like a fuse. This was eventually confirmed by the bomb squad and the devices were found to be harmless.

-On 11/5/15 at 1:00 pm, officers responded to a traffic collision at Contra Loma and James Donlon Blvds. The investigation determined 32 year old Nickolas Fine was driving a vehicle and was under the influence of alcohol. Fine was arrested for DUI without incident. Fine was booked at the county jail. No one was injured in the collision.

Calls for Service and Arrest Data: Time Period: 11/05/15 00:00:00 – 11/11/15 23:59:59
Number of Calls for Service:	1,655
Number of Case Reports:	282
Number of Arrests:	89
Felony:	27
Misdemeanor:	62
Arrests with DUI charge:	4
The data is based upon unaudited CAD/RMS data at time of report generation.

Please also see:

www.ci.antioch.ca.us/CityGov/Police/crime-maps/crime-maps.htm

www.trulia.com/real_estate/Antioch-California/crime/

www.crimereports.com – this site also shows locations of sex offenders in Antioch.

From CrimeReports.com as provided by the Antioch Police Department and other agencies.

Crime Type	Date/Time	Address	Identifier	Description	Agency
Weapons Offense	11/11/2015 10:44 PM	900 Block J ST AND W 9TH ST	15011312	WEAPONS VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/11/2015 08:36 PM	2800 Block PATRICIA AV AND SHADDICK DR	15011308	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Theft of Vehicle	11/11/2015 08:00 PM	2200 Block BAKER CT AND GENTRYTOWN DR	15011319	AUTO THEFT – 10851 VC	Antioch Police Department
Missing Person	11/11/2015 07:23 PM	3100 Block ASH ST AND HEMLOCK ST	15011306	MISSING PERSON – JUVENILE	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/11/2015 04:43 PM	W 9TH ST AND J ST	15011303	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Assault with Deadly Weapon	11/11/2015 04:21 PM	W 6TH ST AND G ST	15011302	ASSAULT, AGRAVATED – 245 PC	Antioch Police Department
Assault with Deadly Weapon	11/11/2015 04:20 PM	D ST AND DRAKE ST	15011301	ASSAULT, AGRAVATED – 245 PC	Antioch Police Department
Theft of Vehicle	11/11/2015 12:35 PM	3900 Block DELTA FAIR BL AND FAIRVIEW DR	15011298	AUTO THEFT – 10851 VC	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/11/2015 09:41 AM	4300 Block REIMCHE DR AND JOHN GLENN CT	15011296	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/11/2015 08:57 AM	W 20TH ST AND C ST	15011286	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Theft	11/11/2015 06:56 AM	2200 Block WILBUR AV AND WILBUR LN	15011285	THEFT – PETTY – 488 PC	Antioch Police Department
Theft of Vehicle	11/11/2015 03:46 AM	2800 Block EL REY ST AND FARIA ST	15011283	AUTO THEFT – 10851 VC	Antioch Police Department
Breaking & Entering	11/11/2015 02:24 AM	1300 Block E TREGALLAS RD AND HILLCREST AV	15011282	BURGLARY OTHER – 459 PC	Antioch Police Department
Robbery	11/11/2015 12:50 AM	3300 Block DEER VALLEY RD AND HILLCREST AV	15011281	ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTS	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/10/2015 10:00 PM	2200 Block RENWICK LN AND HILLCREST AV	15011348	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Theft	11/10/2015 04:20 PM	900 Block W 10TH ST AND DIAMOND ST	15011278	THEFT – GRAND – 487 PC	Antioch Police Department
Weapons Offense	11/10/2015 12:33 PM	2200 Block PEPPERTREE WY AND PEPPERTREE CT	15011260	WEAPONS VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Assault	11/10/2015 12:32 PM	1000 Block W 9TH ST AND K ST	15011262	ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC	Antioch Police Department
Theft of Vehicle	11/10/2015 11:30 AM	400 Block W 19TH ST AND G ST	15011266	AUTO THEFT – 10851 VC	Antioch Police Department
Assault	11/10/2015 11:00 AM	3400 Block SUMMIT WY AND CRESCENT CT	15011269	ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC	Antioch Police Department
Weapons Offense	11/10/2015 08:33 AM	200 Block W MADILL ST AND D ST	15011254	WEAPONS VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Robbery	11/10/2015 08:33 AM	2400 Block CROCKER WY AND SILVEROAK WY	15011253	ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTS	Antioch Police Department
Death	11/10/2015 08:06 AM	300 Block W 8TH ST AND E ST	15011251	DEATH REPORT-NATURAL	Antioch Police Department
Drugs	11/10/2015 08:00 AM	2100 Block MANZANITA WY AND SYCAMORE DR	15011252	NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Breaking & Entering	11/10/2015 07:16 AM	2200 Block W 10TH ST AND VERNE ROBERTS CIR	15011255	BURGLARY BUSINESS – 459 PC	Antioch Police Department
Theft of Vehicle	11/10/2015 05:59 AM	300 Block W 10TH ST AND E ST	15011247	AUTO THEFT – 10851 VC	Antioch Police Department
Assault	11/10/2015 01:23 AM	1 Block E 6TH ST AND A ST	15011245	ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC	Antioch Police Department
Death	11/09/2015 10:42 PM	2300 Block SYCAMORE DR AND DOGWOOD WY	15011244	DEATH REPORT-NATURAL	Antioch Police Department
Assault	11/09/2015 10:05 PM	2000 Block GLENWOOD DR AND MINNER AV	15011242	ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC	Antioch Police Department
Assault	11/09/2015 07:14 PM	3900 Block DELTA FAIR BL AND FAIRVIEW DR	15011239	ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC	Antioch Police Department
Assault with Deadly Weapon	11/09/2015 06:37 PM	300 Block W 20TH ST AND D ST	15011236	ASSAULT, AGRAVATED – 245 PC	Antioch Police Department
Missing Person	11/09/2015 06:22 PM	3600 Block FAIRVIEW DR AND DELTA FAIR BL	15011241	MISSING PERSON – JUVENILE	Antioch Police Department
Family Offense	11/09/2015 05:22 PM	1 Block LAWRENCE AV AND RUSSELL DR	15011248	RESTRAINING/COURT ORDER VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Theft	11/09/2015 04:52 PM	2700 Block CONTRA LOMA BL AND FITZUREN RD	15011231	THEFT – PETTY – 488 PC	Antioch Police Department
Theft	11/09/2015 04:00 PM	2200 Block VERNE ROBERTS CIR AND PITTSBURG ANTIOCH HY	15011229	FRAUD OTHER THAN CHECK FRAUD	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/09/2015 03:25 PM	600 Block WILBUR AV AND CAVALLO RD	15011227	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Property Crime	11/09/2015 03:07 PM	1800 Block A ST AND W 20TH ST	15011226	TRESPASSING – 602 PC	Antioch Police Department
Theft	11/09/2015 10:38 AM	300 Block L ST AND W 3RD ST	15011205	IDENTITY THEFT CASES	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/09/2015 09:25 AM	3200 Block E 18TH ST AND PHILLIPS LN	15011206	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Theft of Vehicle	11/09/2015 06:38 AM	1600 Block SOMERSET PL AND PLYMOUTH LN	15011198	AUTO THEFT – 10851 VC	Antioch Police Department
Death	11/09/2015 05:14 AM	2700 Block ALMONDRIDGE DR AND FILBERT ST	15011196	DEATH REPORT-NATURAL	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/09/2015 12:00 AM	3900 Block DELTA FAIR BL AND FAIRVIEW DR	15011202	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Community Policing	11/08/2015 11:00 PM	1000 Block FITZUREN RD AND HOLLY CT	15011188	VEHICLE CODE – OTHERS	Antioch Police Department
Assault	11/08/2015 08:10 PM	800 Block G ST AND W 9TH ST	15011181	ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC	Antioch Police Department
Assault	11/08/2015 06:30 PM	1600 Block LILAC LN AND W 18TH ST	15011180	ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC	Antioch Police Department
Community Policing	11/08/2015 06:19 PM	4600 Block FAWN HILL WY AND DEER MEADOW WY	15011179	VEHICLE CODE – OTHERS	Antioch Police Department
Breaking & Entering	11/08/2015 05:32 PM	300 Block L ST AND W 3RD ST	15011177	BURGLARY AUTO – 459A PC	Antioch Police Department
Property Crime	11/08/2015 05:14 PM	2300 Block SYCAMORE DR AND DOGWOOD WY	15011175	VANDALISM- 594 PC	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/08/2015 03:51 PM	BRYAN AV AND MCGINLEY AV	15011171	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Theft of Vehicle	11/08/2015 01:00 PM	100 Block E 18TH ST AND EVERGREEN AV	15011176	AUTO THEFT – 10851 VC	Antioch Police Department
Family Offense	11/08/2015 12:00 PM	5200 Block BELLE DR AND DESRYS BL	15011166	RESTRAINING/COURT ORDER VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/08/2015 10:49 AM	300 Block MINNER AV AND GLENWOOD DR	15011164	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Drugs	11/08/2015 10:04 AM	1 Block E MADILL ST AND MADILL CT	15011162	NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Robbery	11/08/2015 06:11 AM	2500 Block A ST AND BRYAN AV	15011158	ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTS	Antioch Police Department
Drugs	11/08/2015 05:41 AM	2700 Block CONTRA LOMA BL AND BUCHANAN RD	15011157	NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Property Crime	11/08/2015 12:20 AM	200 Block W 19TH ST AND D ST	15011154	TRESPASSING – 602 PC	Antioch Police Department
Drugs	11/07/2015 11:42 PM	6300 Block BRIDGEHEAD RD	150018265	Description: DRUGS, POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS	Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
Robbery	11/07/2015 11:00 PM	1600 Block ASTER DR AND TULIP DR	15011153	ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTS	Antioch Police Department
Robbery	11/07/2015 10:35 PM	2500 Block SAN JOSE DR AND DELTA FAIR BL	15011152	ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTS	Antioch Police Department
Property Crime	11/07/2015 08:22 PM	1000 Block CLAUDIA CT AND L ST	15011146	VANDALISM- 594 PC	Antioch Police Department
Drugs	11/07/2015 08:13 PM	2500 Block SOMERSVILLE RD AND BRADLEY LN	15011147	NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Assault	11/07/2015 07:15 PM	W 2ND ST AND F ST	15011145	ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC	Antioch Police Department
Assault	11/07/2015 04:26 PM	600 Block WILBUR AV AND CAVALLO RD	15011143	THREATS AGAINST PERSONS	Antioch Police Department
Community Policing	11/07/2015 03:06 PM	SAFEWAY PLAZA	153110492	PATROL REQUEST	Danville Police Department
Theft	11/07/2015 02:38 PM	2100 Block SOMERSVILLE RD AND DELTA FAIR BL	15011138	COUNTERFEIT CHECKS/CURRENCY	Antioch Police Department
Theft	11/07/2015 02:14 PM	2600 Block SOMERSVILLE RD AND BRADLEY LN	15011137	CHECK FRAUD AND FORGERY CASES	Antioch Police Department
Weapons Offense	11/07/2015 02:12 PM	W MADILL ST AND A ST	15011136	WEAPONS VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/07/2015 12:00 PM	OAKLEY RD AND WILLOW AV	15011142	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/07/2015 11:36 AM	2800 Block CARMONA WY AND LOPEZ DR	15011139	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Drugs	11/07/2015 10:37 AM	200 Block W 6TH ST AND C ST	15011132	NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Assault with Deadly Weapon	11/07/2015 10:00 AM	2800 Block MARIPOSA CT AND ST FRANCES DR	15011149	ASSAULT, AGRAVATED – 245 PC	Antioch Police Department
Theft	11/07/2015 09:17 AM	3600 Block E 18TH ST AND HWY 4 HY	15011133	THEFT – PETTY – 488 PC	Antioch Police Department
Family Offense	11/07/2015 02:35 AM	1100 Block JACOBSEN ST AND GIOVANNI ST	15011124	RESTRAINING/COURT ORDER VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Community Policing	11/07/2015 12:39 AM	CAVALLO RD AND SUNSET DR	15011123	VEHICLE CODE – OTHERS	Antioch Police Department
Death	11/06/2015 11:00 PM	600 Block WILBUR AV AND CAVALLO RD	15011127	DEATH REPORT-NATURAL	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/06/2015 10:00 PM	500 Block W 6TH ST AND G ST	15011140	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Assault	11/06/2015 06:09 PM	2200 Block SYCAMORE DR AND SPANOS ST	15011107	ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC	Antioch Police Department
Community Policing	11/06/2015 04:34 PM	2100 Block MANDARIN WY AND SYCAMORE DR	15011104	ANIMAL CALLS	Antioch Police Department
Missing Person	11/06/2015 04:30 PM	100 Block CREED AV AND NEWBURY AV	15011109	MISSING PERSON – JUVENILE	Antioch Police Department
Assault	11/06/2015 03:30 PM	YELLOWSTONE DR AND HILLCREST AV	15011103	ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC	Antioch Police Department
Assault with Deadly Weapon	11/06/2015 02:18 PM	3300 Block DEER VALLEY RD AND DAVISON DR	15011099	ASSAULT, AGRAVATED – 245 PC	Antioch Police Department
Breaking & Entering	11/06/2015 11:30 AM	3400 Block MOUNTAIRE DR AND ELMO RD	15011121	BURGLARY RESIDENCE – 459 PC	Antioch Police Department
Breaking & Entering	11/06/2015 11:00 AM	4700 Block EISENHOWER WY AND BELLE DR	15011353	BURGLARY RESIDENCE – 459 PC	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/06/2015 11:00 AM	2600 Block SOMERSVILLE RD AND FAIRVIEW DR	15011097	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Property Crime	11/06/2015 08:12 AM	2800 Block CENTER LN AND E TREGALLAS RD	15011111	VANDALISM- 594 PC	Antioch Police Department
Community Policing	11/06/2015 06:40 AM	2500 Block DESRYS BL AND REIMCHE DR	15011089	SUS CIRM – PERSON/AUTO/ALL	Antioch Police Department
Community Policing	11/06/2015 02:39 AM	LONE TREE WY AND PUTNAM ST	15011087	VEHICLE CODE – OTHERS	Antioch Police Department
Community Policing	11/06/2015 12:08 AM	CAVALLO RD AND SUNSET DR	15011086	VEHICLE CODE – OTHERS	Antioch Police Department
Community Policing	11/05/2015 11:41 PM	LONE TREE WY AND WALTON LN	15011085	VEHICLE CODE – OTHERS	Antioch Police Department
Death	11/05/2015 10:30 PM	1200 Block AZEVEDO ST AND LIPTON ST	15011090	DEATH REPORT-NATURAL	Antioch Police Department
Theft	11/05/2015 10:05 PM	400 Block GRANGNELLI AV AND MARIE AV	15011082	THEFT – PETTY – 488 PC	Antioch Police Department
Vehicle Recovery	11/05/2015 10:00 PM	2700 Block CAPISTRANO ST AND W TREGALLAS RD	15011091	AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN	Antioch Police Department
Missing Person	11/05/2015 09:00 PM	1700 Block LILAC LN AND W 18TH ST	15011106	MISSING PERSON – JUVENILE	Antioch Police Department
Theft	11/05/2015 07:40 PM	400 Block E 18TH ST AND CAVALLO RD	15011077	THEFT – PETTY – 488 PC	Antioch Police Department
Theft	11/05/2015 04:45 PM	1 Block W 10TH ST AND A ST	15011071	THEFT – PETTY – 488 PC	Antioch Police Department
Assault	11/05/2015 04:30 PM	1800 Block A ST AND W 18TH ST	15011065	ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC	Antioch Police Department
Property Crime	11/05/2015 04:15 PM	DELTA FAIR BL AND SAN JOSE DR	15011064	VANDALISM- 594 PC	Antioch Police Department
Family Offense	11/05/2015 03:15 PM	LIPTON ST AND HARGROVE ST	15011063	RESTRAINING/COURT ORDER VIOLATIONS	Antioch Police Department
Community Policing	11/05/2015 03:01 PM	L ST AND W 18TH ST	15011084	VEHICLE CODE – OTHERS	Antioch Police Department
Missing Person	11/05/2015 12:55 PM	300 Block L ST AND HWY 4 HY	15011060	MISSING PERSON – JUVENILE	Antioch Police Department
Breaking & Entering	11/05/2015 06:00 AM	1 Block INLAND CT AND W LAKE DR	15011080	BURGLARY RESIDENCE – 459 PC	Antioch Police Department
Theft of Vehicle	11/05/2015 05:53 AM	1400 Block ASTER DR AND CRESTVIEW DR	15011047	AUTO THEFT – 10851 VC	Antioch Police Department
Drugs	11/05/2015 02:53 AM	OAKLEY RD & NEROLY RD	150018112	Description: DRUGS, POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS	Oakley Police Department

Jolly Good Fun! A thrilling re-creation of Victorian London, complete with lively theatre, authentic dancing, and sumptuous feasting and shopping

Opens Saturday, November 21 and continues Saturdays & Sundays (Plus the Friday after Thanksgiving) Through December 20, 2015 from 10am – 7pm

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A beloved Bay Area holiday tradition, the Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party returns to San Francisco’s Cow Palace (2600 Geneva Ave.) on November 21 and continues five weekends through Sunday, December 20, 2015, including the Friday after Thanksgiving.

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair magically transforms over three acres of exhibition halls into the marvelous rollicking world of Charles Dickens’ London. Lively calls of street vendors ring out above the crowd and mingle with the voices of holiday carolers; tempting aromas of roasted chestnuts and hearty foods fill the air; enticing shops overflow with one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts.

Originally conceived and created by Ron & Phyllis Patterson, the fair is now produced by Kevin and Leslie Patterson and Red Barn Productions, with this next generation continuing the family tradition of theatrical excellence, historical authenticity, and environmental theater. And now the third generation of Pattersons, Kevin and Leslie’s sons Andrew and Michael, work together running Mr. Punch’s Pasta, Maclaren’s Cookies. and inventive games and rides at the Fair. A true family affair.

Come wander the lanes of Victorian London, as the glow of twilight settles upon the city, the scent of pine boughs and freshly baked scones floats in the air, and the music and sounds of holiday merrymaking accompany your stroll. From highborn royalty to denizens of the street, the Fair teems with over 700 colorful & iconic characters from the imagination of Charles Dickens and the pages of history.

“Our cast members are essentially the moving parts of our magical time machine,” says Kevin Patterson, who, with his wife Leslie Patterson, coproduces the Fair. “It will sweep you, heart and soul, into a tradition of lively historical celebration that brings laughter, dance and delight to all who enter its gates.”

Seven stages offer entertainments, ranging from the family-friendly to the decidedly daring. Proper ladies and gentlemen may choose to enjoy an opera gala, children’s shows, melodramas, and music and dance. The more raffish might prefer to carouse with can-can dancers and salty sailors, or join the bawdy chorus at the infamous Broadside Music Hall Revue.

 Bring your appetite when you visit The Great Dickens Christmas Fair – there is ever so much to eat and drink! Feast on delicious foods from the British Empire and beyond, from scrumptious savories to tempting handcrafted sweets.Then visit one of the five traditional pubs to enjoy draft ales, wine, and three champagne, or wrap your hands around a hot buttered rum, Irish coffee, or hot toddy. You can also enjoy a traditional English high tea with scones and finger sandwiches – anytime is teatime at the Dickens Fair.

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is also perfect for young people, offering special activities, games, and holiday entertainment opportunities. Younger guests will enjoy meeting Old Father Christmas; riding on a handpowered Adventure Carousel; cheering and jeering at Punch & Judy puppet shows; marveling at the Mother Goose Parade, and taking tea with Alice of Wonderland. As well, there’s the chance to meet characters from A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, and Nicholas Nickleby – and even to encounter the great Charles Dickens himself. In addition, youngsters can create their very own Fairy

Houses, try their hands at being “printer’s devils” with an actual 1860’s printing press, learn to tie intricate knots, sing sea chanteys, have their hair French-braided, or create their own holiday gifts such as rolled beeswax candles and hand-painted ceramic ornaments.

Find the perfect holiday gift and revel in a wonderland of one-of-a-kind artisan treasures. Over 100 beautiful shops offer fine crafts, romantic clothing and accessories, ceramics, handsome drinkware, dazzling jewelry, toys and ornaments, antiquarian books, and more.

Adult patrons love to gather in the Bohemian absinthe bar for lively conversation, or at Mad Sal’s Dockside Ale House to join in the singing of rowdy favorites and watch high-kicking dancers take to the stage for the wicked “Can-Can Bijou.” 

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is directed and produced each year by the Patterson family, for more than three decades creators and producers of the world’s original Renaissance Faires at Black Point Forest in Marin County and in Southern California.

Ticketing and Other Pertinent Information: General Admission tickets (age 13 and up) are available at the Box Office for $25 for the first 3 weekends and $30 for the final 2 weekends; at $12 for Children ages 5-12; and wee ones under 5 are free. Tickets are fully transferable.

A Tip from Scrooge: Print-at-home discount tickets are available at www.dickensfair.com.

WHAT: The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party

WHEN: Opens Saturday, November 21 and runs Saturdays and Sundays (plus the Friday after Thanksgiving) through December 20, 2015, 10:00 am – 7 pm

WHERE: The Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco

PRICES: General Admission: $25.00/$30.00 at the door (final 2 weekends)

Children ages 5-12: $12.00 at the door

Online sales: $8.00 – $30.00

Children under 5: Free

Fair Season Pass: $90.00 adult

Group Rates available online for groups of 20-29

For groups of 30 or more, contact tickets@gggrouptickets.com or 415-668-0525

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS:

Active Military: 1st & 2nd Weekends Free Admission:

Active Military personnel will receive FREE Admission on First and Second Weekends! (November 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 only; photo I.D. required)

The Scrooge Special (Twilight Ticket offer, available only at box office)

Adult Twilight Tickets, available after 3pm: $15.00

Child Twilight Tickets, available after 3pm: $8.00

A great excuse to visit the Dickens Fair for a second time and focus on shopping or take in a wonderful dinner and a lively show.

“Kids-Free Sunday” November 29

Children (5-12 years old) will receive FREE admission on “Kids Free Sunday” (November 29 only. Children under five are always free!) Your children will love Fairy Crafts, Punch & Judy Puppet Shows, a hand-powered carousel, and all the wonderful delights.

Parking available for $12 (charged by the Cow Palace).

FOR MORE INFORMATION, call (800) 510-1558 x 114 or visit www.dickensfair.com.

 

 

FULL FREEWAY CLOSURES:

State Route 4:

There are no full freeway closures of State Route 4 planned for this week.

State Route 160:

The will be a full freeway closure in the southbound direction of State Route 160 between Main Street/E. 18th Street and the State Route 4/State Route 160 connector ramp on Friday evening from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am.

HIGHWAY LANE CLOSURES:

State Route 4:

There will be highway lane closures in the westbound direction of State Route 4 between A Street/Lone Tree way and Railroad Avenue on Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

There will be highway lane closures in the eastbound direction of State Route 4 between Bailey Road and Somersville Road on Monday through Friday from 5:00 am to 12:00 pm.

There will be highway lane closures in eastbound direction of State Route 4 between Railroad Avenue and A Street/Lone Tree Way on Saturday evening from 11:59 pm to 9:00 am and on Sunday through Thursday evenings from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am.

There will be highway lane closures in the westbound direction of State Route 4 between the State Route 4/State Route 160 connector ramp and A Street/ Lone Tree Way on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 10:00 pm to 3:00 am and on Friday evening from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am.

State Route 160:

There are no highway lane closures of State Route 160 planned for this week.

RAMP CLOSURES:

State Route 4:

The State Route 4 eastbound on and off ramps at Somersville Road/Auto Center Drive will be closed at on Saturday evening from 10:00 pm to 9:00 am and on Sunday through Thursday evenings from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

The State Route 4 eastbound off ramp at Contra Loma Boulevard/ L Street will be closed on Saturday evening from 10:00 pm to 9:00 am and on Sunday through Thursday evenings from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

The State Route 4 westbound off ramp at Hillcrest Avenue will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 11:00 pm to 4:00 am and on Friday evening from 11:59 pm to 6:00 am.

State Route 160:

There are no ramp closures of State Route 160 planned for this week.

LOCAL STREET CLOSURES:

There are no local street closures planned for this week.

For questions or comments please send e-mail to info@4eastcounty.org.

By Allen Payton

On Thursday, October 23, representatives of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce and the City, as well as fellow downtown business owners, joined together to help Zendy Garcia cut the ribbon on her new store, Zendy’s Boutique, in Antioch’s historic downtown Rivertown.

Those in attendance were treated to a nice reception with tasty refreshments and wine from Oakridge Vineyards in Lodi.

Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Lori Ogorchock added her thanks for the opening of the new business.

“I love this shop already,” she said. “It’s cute stuff. Adorable.”

“We are happy to have you part of the Antioch Chamber and downtown revitalization,” Ogorchock added.

Zendy then shared her gratitude

“I’m so happy to be here and thank the people who have helped me,” she said.

The store is located at 505 W. Second Street, Suite E in Antioch. For more information call Zendy at (925) 597-2024, follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Sacramento, CA –Assembly Bill 935 (2014) by Assemblymember Frazier took effect Nov. 12, and will allow United States military service members to apply for a California driver’s license or identification card with a “Veteran” designation.

“With the growing population of veterans returning to California, it is our responsibility to help make sure they are well-equipped to integrate back into civilian life,” said Assemblymember Frazier. “Assembly Bill 935 helps us fulfill that pledge to our veterans. Proof of military service is now literally at the individual’s fingertips, which will help ensure that California veterans are receiving all the benefits and services they’re rightfully entitled to.”

This designation will provide stress-free identification while also improving veteran outreach and tracking. Those who are interested in getting the specialized license must first visit their County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO) to get the application. There are a number of federal, state and local benefits and services available to veterans, such as assistance with employment, housing, health and counseling and educational opportunities. Most of these services are coordinated through CVSOs, who are primarily responsible for helping veterans, their dependents and survivors access the claims, benefits and services they are entitled to as a result of their service.

“AB 935 will be instrumental in helping California identify the one million veterans who are unaccounted for and not receiving benefits,” said Pete Conaty, retired Army veteran and advocate for over 20 veterans groups. “Once these individuals are identified, this bill has the potential to bring in an estimated $750 million in direct federal benefits annually to our state’s military service members. It took four legislative bills over a two-year period to finally achieve this goal, and we want to thank Assemblyman Frazier for his tenacity on this issue.”

Those who have served in the United States military can apply for the specialized license in three easy steps:

Step one: Find your military discharge certificate (DD214). If you need assistance obtaining your military records, contact a CVSO and schedule an appointment by visiting www.calvet.ca.gov or calling 1-800-952-5626.

Step two: Take your DD214 and government identification to your CVSO to obtain your Veteran Status Verification Form. The CVSO will check for additional benefits and services that you may not have known you were eligible for.

Step three: Schedule an appointment at the DMV. You can visit www.dmv.ca.gov or call 1-800-777

0133 to set a date and time that works for you. On your scheduled date, bring your Veteran Status Verification Form to the DMV. Complete your application and pay any application fees, plus a $5.00

fee for your “Veteran” designation.

“We have worked hard to cut through the red tape and make this process as easy as possible for our veterans,” said Assemblymember Frazier. “In these three simple steps, our service members will be able to proudly display their status as a veteran on their driver’s license or identification card. It’s a way for California to express gratitude for our military service members every day of the year, not just on designated holidays.”

To contact Assemblymember Jim Frazier please visit his website at www.asmdc.org/frazier or call his District Offices at 707-399-3011 or 925-513-0411.

Follow Assemblymember Jim Frazier on Facebook and “Like” him for updates on events and happenings in the 11th AD.

By Allen Payton

In a unanimous vote, the Antioch School Board promoted Associate Superintendent for Educational Services Stephanie Anello to the position of Interim Superintendent, at a Special Meeting, held Thursday, November 12.

She will serve in that position until a new superintendent is hired.

Ms. Anello has proudly served the District for 18 years first as a classroom teacher and, most recently, as the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services – a position she has held for the past five years. The Board is confident that Ms. Anello will maintain and build upon the momentum to make positive improvements to our District. The Board is committed to offering Ms. Anello the support she may need to serve the District in her new capacity.

The Board’s action was in response to their unanimous vote during a Closed Session during a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 10 to place Dr. Don Gill on paid administrative leave until the date of his previously announced resignation, which is June 30, 2016.

 

By Barbara Zivica

This week I received an unexpected mailer from City Manager Steve Duran and Police Chief Allan Cantando, printed on expensive stock. It was entitled City of Antioch 2014-2015 Measure C Status Report.

The 2013 Measure C ballot measure clearly stated that Measure C revenues would go into the General Fund and could be used to fund all essential city services including increased police staffing. Revenues from Measure O, also passed by voters in November 2014 , were also deposited into the General Fund, available for any lawful purpose.

The Measure C Status Report lists “Facts At A Glance” and “What Has Been Done With the Money So Far” along with personal messages from both the City Manger and Police Chief. Let’s look at some of the statements:

“Collection of Measure C funds started on April 1, 2014” and “Sunsets in 2021.”

The funds are “Expected to generate $5.7 million in General Fund revenue annually” but “Collections have exceeded expectations in fiscal year 2014/15,” with the City receiving “$1.093M more than budgeted.”

The “Facts At A Glance” states 100% of the money “has been allocated by the City Council to Police and Code Enforcement.”

Back in June 2013, the police department had 87 full-time sworn officers, although they were authorized to hire 102. Mayor Wade Harper, who assumed the role of Mayor on December 6, 2012, promised voters to increase the force by 22 sworn officers.

That’s why I have difficulty comprehending why, with 102 authorized sworn positions, we still only have 88 positions filled with two per diem Command Staff, although several Police Academy recruits are expected to join the department soon. That’s only three more sworn officers than the City had in 1998.

According to the Police Chief, since November 2011, 28 sworn police officers have been hired but 12 officers retired, six resigned, and four were terminated, leaving a gain of only six officers.

Measure C funds have also been used to purchase equipment for Police and Code Enforcement. The city recently used General Fund reserves to amend the Police Department budget in order to purchase, install, program, maintain and train on the necessary hardware, software and radio equipment in order to participate in the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority (EBRCSA).

Regrettably, although each agency using the system can choose whether to install an encryption key, our city council chose to do so making current police scanners obsolete which has considerably irritated a number of residents.