By City of Antioch Recreation Department

Movie fans of Antioch!

Tonight is the first Outdoor Movie Night event of the summer!

You voted! We listened!

First up is Moana 2!

@foodiecrewsf will also be on site for Food Truck Thursday so you will have a plethora or dinner options!

The film starts at dusk. Make sure to bring enough seating for the whole family and enjoy our first Outdoor Movie Night of 2025!

The City of Antioch presents Resource Recovery Ambassadors: a fun training program for all who live, work or play in Antioch to become experts in sorting discards for recycling and composting to help combat climate change! Participants can receive $75 after completing the 2-part training.

Funded in part by CalRecycle.

Upcoming Training Dates:

Online Video Training Monday August 11th, 6-8pm OR Thursday August 14th, 4-6pm

In-Person Training Saturday August 16th is FULL! (we will offer another in-person course in early 2026)

Fill out registration form: https://forms.office.com/g/Vn1Z6y81kD

To celebrate signing of Declaration of Independence and nation’s 249th birthday

Parade winners announced, U.S. Senator makes appearance, SWAT’s presence explained

By Allen D. Payton

Hundreds of Antioch residents lined the streets of historic, downtown Rivertown on Independence Day, during the annual celebration Friday afternoon, to enjoy the July 4th Parade, Kids and Family Zone, food from local restaurants and  food trucks, live music by “Sade of the Bay”, the Ariel Marin Band, and The Purple Ones – Prince Tribute Band who ended their performance with a solid rendition of Purple Rain to the delight of the crowd in Waldie Plaza, as the fireworks show over the river began about 9:20 p.m.

During a break in the music, Mayor Ron Bernal thanked those who gathered for the celebration.

Thousands gathered on the Promenade and Uril E. “Compy” Compomizzo Fishing Pier along the Antioch waterfront to enjoy the show shot from the barge on the river. It floated too far east and had to be called to head back west just in time for the spectacular grand finale. (See video)

2025 Antioch Independence Day – July 4th Parade Winners

The three Antioch Independence Day – July 4th Parade Judges, Assistant City Manager Brad Helfenberger, former Antioch School Board Trustee Alonzo Terry, and Rivertown Treasure Chest co-owner and Downtown Antioch Association leader Debbie Blaisure, determined the following winners in each category:

MOST PATRIOTIC: DELTA VETERANS GROUP @deltaveteransgroup;

BEST PERFORMANCE: PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEER TEAM @parkmiddleantioch; and

BEST VEHICLE: BRUSH PROS @brushprosca.

“Three very deserving winners!” Blaisure said. “The crew did a great job working together,” Terry added.

In a post on the Antioch Recreation Department’s Instagram page City staff wrote, “Thank you so much to every single one of our parade participants!”

Senator Schiff Shows Up, SWAT’s Presence Seen

During the parade, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) participated, waving to the crowd while walking with a group holding signs with his name on them.

Some people speculated he was the reason for the Antioch Police Department SWAT Team’s presence along the parade route and throughout the celebration. However, according to Lt. Mike Mellone, that wasn’t the case.

“We had planned for a tactical presence at the parade well before we were made aware of Senator Schiff’s attendance. This decision was based on the elevated threat environment tied to ongoing world events, as well as adherence to best practices for securing large-scale public gatherings,” he shared.

“There were no specific or credible threats made in advance of the event. Our department worked closely with regional and federal partners to monitor for any potential risks and ensure the safety of all attendees,” Mellone added.

See more videos on the Antioch Herald Facebook page here, here, here and the grand finale here.

See for free Ariel “Sade of the Bay” Marin Band and The Purple Ones Prince Tribute band

Enjoy live musical performances by two Bay Area bands for free, on the stage in Waldie Plaza, during this year’s Antioch Independence Day Celebration this Friday, July 4th in historic, downtown Rivertown. Following the parade at 4:00 p.m. Ariel Marin Band will perform at 5:00 p.m. followed by The Purple Ones – The Insatiable Tribute to Prince.

Ariel Marin Band

Performance Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm on Waldie Stage

Also known as Sade of the Bay, the Ariel Marin Band is an award-winning multi-genre band featuring 5-octave powerhouse Ariel Marin and multi-platinum (MC Hammer) producer James “Jae-E” Earley. They play it all from Fleetwood Mac to Motown, Sade to 80’s hits, Journey to Lynyrd Skynrd, and your favorite classics! Funk, Rock, Pop, Folk, Country, R&B, Motown, Soul, they do it all. They are known for their incredible SADE tribute concert, popular Sha’Motown epic Motown tribute, and Funkin’ Fantastic.

For more information visit www.arielmarinmusic.com.

The Purple Ones – The Insatiable Tribute to Prince

Performance Time: 7:15pm-9:15pm on Waldie Stage

Since 2012, Oakland California’s The Purple Ones treat the music and patented vibe of Prince’s legacy with the utmost respect. The musical dexterity of The Purple Ones – with 10-12 pieces on stage (including a 3-4 piece horn section and 3 vocalists that trade off lead vocals) – delivers their own spin on Prince’s (and other Prince related artists such as The Revolution, The New Power Generation, Sheila E., Morris Day & The Time and the general Minneapolis Sound) live onstage, as this funk machine, dance party has to be experienced to be believed!

The Purple Ones is a group of world-class musicians that carries out the Purple Legacy of the MUSIC. TPO brings the energy to the audience with the electricity Prince brought on his iconic live shows, something that no other Prince tribute out there can do. No karaoke studio arrangements here! TPO is NOT a typical tribute band. There is no impersonator or look- a-like, nor do they dress up in goofy costumes or wigs.

For more information visit https://purpleones.com.

Waldie Plaza is located between W. 2nd Street across from City Hall, I (Eye) Street and the river.

Thank you to your July 4th Sponsors: All Phase Brokers, Republic Services, Ironworkers Family Health and Marathon Health.

For more information about Antioch’s July 4th Celebration events and activities, including the parade details and fireworks over the river, click here.

By Acting Lt. Whitaker #6155, Antioch Police Department Investigations Bureau

Right now, Monday, June 30, 2025, Antioch police officers are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in the 3800 block of Osprey Drive. On June 30th at 7:15 am officers responded to a 911 call in which a man was threatening to kill everyone in the home. When the officers arrived, the man was armed and rushed officers with a knife. An officer-involved shooting occurred.

Officers immediately provided aid to the 26-year-old man. Unfortunately, he died at the scene. Right now, Antioch PD investigators are on the scene. The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office will conduct the criminal investigation.

We are asking our community to stay clear of the area while our investigators do their work. We will continue to post updates on our social media platforms. We thank our community for your patience.

If you have any additional information on this incident, please email Detective Cox at: jcox@antiochca.gov.

Antioch PD and Starr 3, a match made in heaven!

By Antioch Police Department

You may wonder how we got here! On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, our officers tried to stop a stolen white Ford van, but the driver pretended he didn’t see us. Due to the time of day, our officers chose to find a better place and time to make the arrest.

Instead of rethinking his decision, the villain in the van continued driving his stolen automobile through our city like his days weren’t numbered. That’s when our friends at Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department joined the fray with their eyes in the sky. They followed the reckless heathen as he drove the wrong from Antioch to Pittsburg and back to Antioch.

When he ditched the car on 8th Street in Antioch we swooped in like peregrine falcons and caught the car thief slippin’!

APD Lt. Joe Njoroge identified the suspect as 47-year-old Alfred Durell Stone of Antioch.

According to localcrimenews.com, he was also arrested in 2009 by the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department for forgery, uttering a fictitious check, receiving or concealing stolen,  property, false personation of another and unauthorized use of personal identifying.

According to the Sheriff’s Department, as of June 27th at 7:18 PM, Stone was out of custody and there was an error in booking.

See Antioch Police and Contra Costa Sheriff’s helicopter video of suspect’s apprehension and chase of van.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Get ready to make a splash! Join us for a magical day filled with jump houses, games, face painting & more. Whether you’re enjoying the adventure or relaxing in the sun, this is one storybook event you won’t want to miss!

Time: 11 AM – 6 PM

Location: Antioch Water Park, 4701 Lone Tree Way

General Admission = ALL-DAY fun for all ages!

For tickets visit Antioch Water Park Admission.

Ahoy, Antioch!

Get ready to set sail at our Box Boat Derby on Saturday, June 28th! Grab your cardboard, duct tape and creativity because it’s time to build the ultimate boat and race it down the lap pool.

Whether you’re a DIY pro or just in it for the fun, this event is for everyone. So, gather your crew, get crafty, and let’s make a splash together!

All ages welcome.

AWARDS for the most creative, fastest, and best-dressed boats!

Check In Begins: 11:15am.

Race Start Time: 12:30pm

Location: Antioch Water Park – Lap Pool

We hope to see you for a day full of fun, laughter, and friendly competition!

More info can be found on our Events tab at antiochwaterpark.com.

All participants and spectators must have a valid general admission ticket for that day. Tickets are available by clicking here.