Save the date for the East Bay Men’s Recovery Center’s Car Show + Trunk or Treat Oct. 31st, 10am- 4pm in Downtown Rivertown, Antioch!
Vehicles will be displayed on G Street from the river (bulb) to 4th Street and on W. 2nd Street from I (eye) Street to F Street.
We’re excited to spend time in our community, create a safe space for kids to get their candy, and raise money for our recovery program!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Give us a call or send us a message at 1-800-418-6139 or info@ebmrc.net.
The East Bay Men’s Recovery Center works to give “men struggling with addiction a hand up, not a handout” offering a 12-month program at their location in Antioch. For more information about ebmrc.net.
Following their special Closed Session meeting on Oct. 7th in which they decided to leave Acting City Manager Ana Cortez in that position, the Antioch City Council will hold another special Closed Session meeting on Monday, Oct. 19th to discuss appointing an interim city manager.
As previously reported, City Attorney Lori Asuncion said at the Oct. 7th meeting, “If and when an interim city manager is chosen and an agreement reached, the appointment and agreement will be brought to open session during a regular city council meeting for consideration.”
In addition, during that same meeting the “Council provided direction to staff to move forward with a Request for Proposal process for the permanent city manager recruitment,” she stated.
The 2:00 p.m. meeting will allow for public comments before the Council adjourns into the closed-door session. Members of the public may only comment regarding the one agenda item. To offer public comment via Zoom or by phone, see instructions in themeeting agenda.
Following that they will return to the Council Chambers for the city attorney to report out any action taken.
The Antioch Historical Society is seeking passionate community leaders to join our Board of Directors in 2027.
After 50 years, the Antioch Historical Museum is embarking on an exciting journey of transformation, reimagining how we preserve, share, and celebrate our community’s rich history for future generations. This is a unique opportunity to help guide that vision and ensure that Antioch is preserving its history, including historic buildings.
We are especially interested in individuals with experience in:
• Nonprofit organizations
• Finance and accounting
• Business or organizational leadership
• Fundraising and grant writing.
Serving on the Board is both meaningful and rewarding. You’ll work alongside dedicated volunteers who are passionate about preserving our heritage while helping build a vibrant and sustainable future for the museum.
If you’re ready to contribute your skills, leadership, and enthusiasm to an organization making a difference in our community, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact us no later than Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. Send email to: carlamarymee@gmail.com if you’re interested.
Join us as we write the next chapter of Antioch’s story.
By Diana Oyler, Sr. Deputy, Contra Costa County Administrator’s Office & Office of Communications & Media
(Martinez, CA) – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants for the Public Law Library Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees was established pursuant to State law and County Ordinance to maintain a law library in Martinez.
The Board of Trustees is the governing body for the Law Library with the authority to determine personnel, fiscal, and administrative policies to fulfill the legal information needs of the community. County residents who are members of the State Bar and have an interest in public policy and library administration are encouraged to apply for this non-paid volunteer opportunity. The County Board of Supervisors will appoint to fill one vacancy for a one-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2027 and ending on Dec. 31, 2027. The Board of Trustees hold monthly in-person meetings in Martinez.
Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez, CA 94553 no later than by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews to be conducted virtually via Zoom on Monday, November 23, 2026.
More information about the Contra Costa Public Law Library can be obtained by calling Director Amreet Sandhu at (925) 646-2783 or director@ll.cccounty.us, or visiting the Law Library website at http://www.cccpllib.org.
Savor Local Flavors. Support Local Kids. Strengthen Our Community.
By Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch
It’s that time of the year friends. The Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch is excited to announce the date to our next Restaurant Tour is November 1st!
Tickets are just a $20 which gets you sizable samples from each of our 11 restaurants. Believe us when we say you will not leave this event hungry. All proceeds benefit local charities.
Food and drinks are not allowed to leave each restaurant and tickets cannot be shared.
Make sure to get your ticket punched to be eligible to win a prize.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kay Power at (925) 202-3519.
As staff and supporters look on, tutor and acting Executive Director Michael Meyer with Ben Fong, the longest serving tutor who just turned 94, cut the ribbon to celebrate Delta Learning Center’s 50th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Photos: DLC
By City of Antioch
An iconic non-profit recently celebrated its golden anniversary with community, staff and its board members.
Held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, the Delta Learning Center hosted a gathering to mark 50 years of tutoring students.
The West Tregallas Road center, across from the Antioch main Post Office, is one of oldest educational resources in East County.
Its mission statement notes it “prides itself on delivering the highest quality credentialed teacher tutoring services at an affordable rate.”
Don Watson, Delta Learning Center’s longest serving board member (left), and DLC Executive Assistant Martha Goralka with Nora von Ubin, Executive Director of An Elderly Wish Foundation which rents a room in the building.
The center offers tutoring for K-12 students by credentialed teachers.
One parent at the event said her daughter, a senior and student leader at an AUSD high school, benefited greatly from DLC.
The Center’s Executive Assistant, Martha Goralka spoke during the ceremony and shared the following prepared remarks.
“Good morning and welcome to the Delta Learning Center’s 50th Anniversary celebration. We have come to honor those visionaries who 50 years ago decided that it was imperative that ALL students be given a chance to learn to the best of their abilities. And honor those visionaries who have supported us with their time, talent and treasure over the past 50 years.
“Retired Antioch Unified school psychologist Julia “Bess” Combs knew that students with learning disabilities needed extra help. That was a newer concept in the 1970’s. She recruited her retired teacher friends to start one-on-one tutoring in 1976. The mission of the Center has expanded to include ALL students of every age; TK through adult. The Delta Learning Center tutors have only earned minimum wage for their dedicated commitment to our East County students of all ages and all needs. As you might guess, only the most committed teachers are willing to work for such a low wage. In fact, over the years, several of our tutors have donated back their wages to our scholarship fund; so, our most needy students can attend.
“In 1989, 13 years after the Center was founded, the board decided that building a building to house the Center would ensure that the Center could avoid rent increases at churches. It was important that the building not look like a school, but like a whimsical, fun place to come after school, hence the triangle and odd shaped windows. The Center had moved from Bess Combs garage to church Sunday school rooms to this amazing building built by our entire community with donations, discounts and donated services.
“The longest serving board member in the History of the Delta Learning Center, Antioch Lion’s Club member Don Watson, told me that because Bess was a Soroptimist, that organization took the lead and if the operations account ran low, Ethel Balbi, a Soroptimists from San Rafael would say, “How much do you need?” and would write a check. We don’t have those Angels anymore, but we do receive grants and a gift that keeps us going including from an anonymous donor. We are grateful to the Antioch Community Foundation, St. John’s Luteran church, Keller Canyon fund, local service clubs, including the Soroptimist International of Antioch, GWFC Woman’s Club of Antioch, Rotary Club of the Delta/Antioch, Rotary Club of Antioch, Rotary Club of Brentwood, Rotary Club of Oakley, Antioch Lion’s Club, Delta Advocacy and so many more. Thank you, East Contra Costa County! And thank you Rotary Club of Cupertino, that arranged for us to install solar panels so that we can afford PG&E!
“Former board members will tell you what a miracle it is that we have survived all these years. And so will our miracle working former executive directors. We are currently working without an executive director. It is hard to recruit when you are offering just over minimum wage and a list of responsibilities a mile long.
“We are especially grateful for our tutors, Ben Fong, our longest serving tutor who works miracles with Algebra and geometry middle school and high school students, Ben has his 94th birthday on October 7th and plans to work until he is 100 or so; Sonia Spohrer, who works with Spanish speakers learning English and grade school students; Barbara Klein who works with ELA, special ed grade school students; Lynne Wheelock, who works with K through 4th grade students and Karen Bouskill who works with college, special education and 4th through adult. Michael Meyer tutors all subjects for High School and adult students including GED – his schedule is always full. Our administrative assistant, Moriah Green, coordinates our tutoring assignments. She graduated from Dozier Libbey Medical High School, the Opportunity Junction clerical program and is finishing at Los Medanos College before applying to an Historically Black College. We couldn’t operate without her.
“Our board members are Antonio Hernandez, president (school board member and medical student) Sandra White (Past president of the Rotary Club of Antioch and City Council candidate) Sophia Macha (Secretary and former student, currently studying at UC Davis) Michael Meyer (Tutor and acting executive director) and Martha Goralka (Vice President and acting assistant executive director; currently the longest serving board member – she knew Bess Combs)
Goralka then acknowledges the representatives of elected officials who were able to attend the ceremony including Kayla Turnage with Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías’ office, Theresa Anderson with State Senator Tim Grayson’s office and Dominique King with Congressman Josh Harder’s office.
As part of the 2026 National Faith & Blue Weekend, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Antioch is hosting a community meeting with the Antioch Police Department on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The event includes a Community Pumpkin Patch with free pumpkins for kids under 12, caramel apples, treat bags for children and bouncy house, plus, Story Time at 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
According to the FaithandBlue.org website, “National Faith & Blue Weekend facilitates safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.”
“Faith & Blue is based on the premise that strong communities are built through mutual respect and understanding. Law enforcement and faith institutions are key pillars of each community, and when they work together, neighborhoods thrive.”
The upcoming National Faith & Blue Weekend, Oct. 9-12, are “four days of locally organized community-officer engagement as part of the nation’s largest annual collaborative policing initiative.”
“The National Faith & Blue Weekend organizers represent every major national law enforcement membership and professional organization in the United States and every faith tradition. The effort is being co-convened by MovementForward, Inc. and the USDOJ Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.”
