Join the Antioch Police Department, Downtown Antioch Association and the Rotary Club of the Delta-Antioch this Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, for a Community Clean-Up in Antioch’s Rivertown Business District.
Let’s come together to beautify our city and make a positive impact. It’s a great opportunity to give back and connect with local business owners.
Meet at 10:00 AM at Prime Vintage Realty, 340 W. 2nd Street in historic downtown.
Veteran’s Appreciation Night next Monday, November 10, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Enjoy great food and drinks with Smash Burgers from Chef Jeff. Help us give back to our local heroes. 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the Delta Veterans Group.
“Involves a significant portion of the varsity football team…forfeiture…only the first step” of “disciplinary process” – Principal John Jimno
By Allen D. Payton
According to a letter issued by Antioch High School Principal John Jimno yesterday, Thursday Oct. 30, 2025, the varsity football team will forfeit last night’s game against Liberty High School. In the letter posted on the school’s Facebook page reads:
October 30, 2025
Dear Antioch High School Community,
In response to violations of the District’s Code of Conduct, the Antioch High School varsity football team will forfeit their scheduled game tonight against Liberty High School.
While I am legally prohibited from sharing specific details about the incident, I can confirm that the matter involves a significant portion of the varsity football team.
I understand this decision will be disappointing, particularly for our student-athletes and their families. However, after careful consideration, the leadership teams of both Antioch High School and the Antioch Unified School District unanimously determined that this action was necessary. It reflects our commitment to accountability, personal responsibility, and the values we expect of all students to uphold.
At Antioch High School, our commitment is to educate students not only to be strong scholars but also responsible and compassionate individuals. A key component of that growth is understanding that actions have consequences, and that true personal development comes from taking responsibility for one’s behavior.
While I cannot provide additional details about the disciplinary process, I want to be clear: the forfeiture of tonight’s game represents only the first step in ensuring that our Code of Conduct is upheld.
Athletics are a valuable and enriching part of the high school experience, but participation is a privilege that must be earned through academic effort and personal integrity. When these standards are not met, the privilege of participation cannot continue. Our student-athletes fully understand the expectations they agreed to uphold, and unfortunately, in this instance, those expectations were not met.
We remain committed to supporting our students as they learn and grow from this experience. Thank you for your understanding and support as we uphold our standards of excellence, integrity, and leadership that define Antioch High School.
Sincerely,
John Jimno
Principal
925-779-7550 Ext. 40040
johnjimno@antiochschools.net
Asked why the letter was not released to the public and media on Thursday, Jimno did not respond.
According to MaxPreps, the team’s record is 7-2 so far, this year, placing them third in the Bay Valley Athletic League. The Panthers have won all six home games and have a record of 1-2 for their away games.
Please check back later for any updates to this report.
Antioch, CA — Last week, from October 19–25, 2025, libraries across the nation celebrated the American Library Association’s National Friends of Libraries Week, recognizing the invaluable contributions of volunteer groups that support their local libraries. Here in Antioch, the spotlight shone on the Friends of the Antioch Library — a passionate group of volunteers who work year-round to strengthen and enrich our community library.
The Friends of the Antioch Library tirelessly fundraise to support essential library needs, programs, and resources. Through their dedication, the Friends help fund furniture, books, materials, adult, teen, and children’s programs, community and school initiatives, and other special needs of the library. Their efforts ensure that the library remains a welcoming and vibrant space for all members of the Antioch community.
“National Friends of Libraries Week is the perfect opportunity to thank our Friends for their ongoing commitment and generosity,” said a long-time supporter. “Their hard work directly benefits everyone who visits the library—whether they come to read, learn, connect, or explore.”
The Friends’ continued success depends on community support. Becoming an official member or making a donation helps sustain library programs and services throughout the year. Membership and donation dollars directly fund enhancements that keep the library a cornerstone of education and community engagement.
Paid membershipincludes special benefits such as:
Early entry to Book Sales
A quarterly newsletter, BookMark
Voting privileges within the organization
Free books from the Book Sale inventory
Discounted brown book bags during quarterly book sales
Community members can also show their support by shopping at the upcoming Friends of the Antioch Library Book Sale, taking place at the Antioch Library, 501 W 18th Street, on the following dates and times:
Thursday, November 13 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Members Only)
Thursday, November 13 – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Open to the public)
Friday, November 14 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, November 15 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Special $7 Brown Bag Sale from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Shoppers will find fantastic bargains—children’s books starting at just 25¢ and adult books starting at only 50¢. All proceeds from the sale directly benefit the Antioch Library’s programs, materials, and special projects.
Community members are encouraged to join, donate, shop, and be part of the Friends’ vital mission to keep the Antioch Library thriving for generations to come.
Kaiser Permanente staff and White Pony Express volunteers distributed groceries and essential goods to residents at the Kaiser Deer Valley in Antioch on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Photos by White Pony Express
Community partners joined forces in Antioch to deliver fresh groceries, essential goods and compassion to hundreds of local families
By Steve Spraitzar, Public Relations & Trish Heaney – Marketing & Communications Manager, White Pony Express
Antioch, Calif. — On Saturday, October 18, 2025, White Pony Express (WPE) and Kaiser Permanente came together at Kaiser’s Antioch Medical Center to celebrate a remarkable milestone—the rescue and delivery of 32 million pounds of fresh, nutritious food since WPE’s founding in 2013.
The joyful Drive-thru Giveaway welcomed hundreds of local residents who received bags brimming with healthy groceries, hygiene kits, toys, books, and sweet treats. In total, WPE distributed more than 5,000 pounds of fresh foodand 1,000 hygiene kits, along with See’s Candies and other gifts to brighten the day for every family who came through.
The celebration was more than a giveaway—it was a gathering of community spirit and compassion. Volunteers offered smiles and encouragement, and new connections were formed in the heart of Antioch, strengthening bonds across East Contra Costa County.
“At White Pony Express, we believe that when one neighbor is fed, we’re all nourished,” said Eve Birge, CEO of White Pony Express. “Together with Kaiser Permanente and our community partners, we celebrate this milestone not only in pounds of food shared, but in the love that flows from neighbor to neighbor. This event reminds us that compassion is our greatest resource—and when we share it freely, everyone benefits.”
Eve added, “Today, collaboration is needed more than ever. These partnerships enable us to maximize resources. Working together, we believe we can provide access to good food to everybody in our community. And we couldn’t do it without partnerships like this.”
Pam Galley, Senior Vice President and Area Manager for Kaiser Permanente’s Diablo Service Area, shared, “At Kaiser Permanente, we believe that food is medicine, and good nutrition helps prevent and treat chronic disease. Everyone deserves access to healthy food, and through community partnerships like this one with White Pony Express, we are helping to improve the health of the communities we serve.”
Together, White Pony Express and Kaiser Permanente demonstrated what’s possible when compassion meets action—when organizations unite to ensure every neighbor has access to the nourishment and care they deserve.
About White Pony Express
Founded in 2013 by Dr. Carol Weyland Conner, White Pony Express is a volunteer-powered nonprofit based in Contra Costa County. Its mission is to eliminate hunger and poverty by delivering the abundance all around us to those in need—with love. WPE now rescues and redistributes approximately 14,000 pounds of fresh food daily to more than 100 partner agencies, supported by 1,200 dedicated volunteers who live the motto: “All of us taking care of all of us.”
