Just like the deck at Monica’s Riverview; similar to previous lease to Sean McCauley of City-owned land next to Smith’s Landing for new patio

Will also discuss two ongoing lawsuits

By Allen D. Payton

During a Closed Session meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, the Antioch City Council will consider the use of the City-owned parking lot at the north end of G Street by Sean McCauley, owner of the adjacent property at 113 G Street, which is planned to be a restaurant. The area for the proposed outdoor dining deck, like the one he built at Monica’s Riverview, is approximately 1,275 square feet.

Smith’s Landing Patio

Previously, the Council approved the rental of land near the Antioch Marina adjacent to Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill to McCauley for an outdoor dining patio for that restaurant. It is also approximately 1,300 square feet in size.

He said the “concept for the Smith’s Landing Patio took over three years to approve and plans were submitted for permits earlier this month. We are excited about it and wanted to share it with the public.”

“We are planning to open the patio in spring of 2026,” McCauley added.

G Street Parking Lot Needs Improving

“It will cost about $100,000 to improve the G Street parking lot,” he shared. The costs of the deck are separate and part of the restaurant improvements.

“There will still be parking there,” McCauley explained. “We’re only taking five stalls.”

The council previously rejected his proposal during their meeting on Aug. 9, 2025, he said.

Interim City Attorney Derek Cole reported out from that Closed Session meeting simply that “Direction was given to the City’s negotiators.”

Will Discuss Two Lawsuits

The Council will also discuss two lawsuits during the Closed Session meeting, including one by the California Resources Pipeline Corporation v. City of Antioch regarding use of the natural gas pipeline which was blocked by the previous council majority. The case is being heard in Superior Court in Contra Costa County. The other, a federal lawsuit against the City, six cops and former police chiefs, was brought by murder suspect Trent Allen and others. The case is labeled Trent Allen, et al. v. City of Antioch, et al., and is being heard in U.S. District Court Northern District of California.

Public Comment will be received on all three meeting agenda items before the Council adjourns into Closed Session. That meeting will be followed by a Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m. to appoint a new City Clerk and the Council’s regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. The meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 200 H Street, in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown. They can also be viewed via livestream on the City’s website and the City’s YouTube Channel, on Comcast Cable Channel 24 or AT&T U-verse Channel 99.

Free event!

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

Antioch, it’s time to gear up for the brightest and the loudest day of the year!

Thursday, September 18th from 4PM to 8PM, the Antioch Recreation Department will host its sixth annual Big Truck Day– a day that gives families and kids of all ages an opportunity to learn more about local companies and the large vehicles they use to keep our community safe and green. Enjoy food truck options brought to you by Foodie Crew, while you see, touch and explore school buses, tractors, fire engines and many more vehicles that help our city function. Learn more about how to get involved with Big Truck Day when you visit antiochca.gov/big-truck-day.

Sixth Annual Big Truck Day, Thursday, September 18, 2025, 4:00PM-8:00PM at Prewett Family Park, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch.

A special thank you to our event sponsors Republic Services, AT&T, Carbon Health and Antioch Charter Academy I. Learn how to become an event sponsor when you visit antiochca.gov/recreation/special-events.

Huevos Divorciados available at Monica’s Riverview through September! With all your fave flavors!

According to mylatinatable.com, “Huevos divorciados are a traditional breakfast originating in central Mexico, which consists of two fried eggs (huevos estrellados or sunny side up eggs) on top of a fried tortilla, with one egg covered in a red sauce (salsa roja), and the other in a green sauce (salsa verde). To keep them separate (aka divorced), there is a column of refried beans with queso fresco and tortilla chips.”

Choose steak, shrimp, chicken, carnitas, or chorizo. Every plate gets the house sauce treatment of red and green sauce and topped with avocado.

Monica’s is located at 1 “I” (eye) Street on the pier in the heart of Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown. See their entire menu at www.visitmonicas.com.

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Stomp, sip and unwind on the pier

Save the date and join us in Antioch’s historic downtown Rivertown Saturday, September 6, 2025, 5PM–9PM for line dancing, delicious food and excellent wine on the riverfront brought to you by:

The Pour Up Wine Bar, Monica’s Riverview, Country Kru Line Dancing and Antioch.Town.

We will have a combination of line dancing lessons, live walkthroughs and a request list.

This event is 18+.

Different ticket options available. So, please check out tickets now available on Eventbrite. See you sundown on the dance floor!

Located at 1 I Street #Unit C in Antioch on the pier.

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Tacos for Books – Order online or in the restaurant

PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT WITH FAMILY and FRIENDS!!!

Friends of the Antioch Library CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER.

Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 4:00pm-8:00pm

5401 Lone Tree Way, Suite 100,  Brentwood in the Lone Tree Plaza.

25% of even sales help support programs at the Antioch Libraries!

Order online using CODE 942BC9D.

Ordering in the restaurant? Just mention The FRIENDS OF THE ANTIOCH LIBRARY when placing your order

TACOS FOR BOOKS!!! But you can also order their burritos, salads and bowls.

For more information about Friends of the Antioch Library visit ccclib.org/ant-friends or follow them on Facebook.

Groove Ride covers the music of party bands like Earth, Wind & Fire, The Gap Band and Commodores

By Allen D. Payton

The final of the three free Antioch Summer Concerts is tonight, Thursday, August 21, 2025, with Groove Ride, an 11-piece band from the San Francisco Bay Area, presented  by the City of Antioch Recreation Department.

Although it’s entitled the Rhythms by the River Concert Series, it’s not held in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown next to the river. Instead, this year, the performances are at Prewett Family Park in the Antioch Community Center Amphitheater at 4703 Lone Tree Way.

With a diverse repertoire encompassing R&B, Funk, Soul, Pop, Hip-Hop, Rock, Latin and Jazz, Groove Ride was formed on April 5, 2012, by Doc Robinson.  Groove Ride has two simple goals; make people dance and let them see a show!

They deliver the sound of the top party and dance bands from the 70’s to the present, along with a high-powered show filled with fun and energy.You don’t want to miss their tributes to some of the greatest party bands of all time such as Earth, Wind & Fire, The Gap Band, Chic, Commodores and Heatwave

Groove Ride is a show band featuring great music, choreography, multiple attire changes and lighting for the total party experience!  No tracks, no recordings…real music played by real musicians. Come see their show. You won’t be disappointed!

The concert runs from 6:00pm-8:00pm and is accompanied by a delicious array of culinary delights, brought to you by Foodie Crew. Indulge your taste buds each Thursday with food options from all around the Bay Area. From savory to sweet, there’s something for every palate. Want to know the food options ahead of time? Visit www.foodiecrew.com.

For more information about the City of Antioch Recreation Department and other events and activities visit www.antiochca.gov/recreation.

2nd of 3 on Thursday nights at Prewett Family Park along with the Foodie Crew food trucks

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

Antioch’s annual free Summer Concert Series continues this Thursday, Aug. 14 with The Houserockers. Although entitled “Rhythms by the River” it isn’t in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown next to the river. Instead, this year, the performances are at Prewett Family Park in the Antioch Community Center Amphitheater at 4703 Lone Tree Way from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Elevate your concert experience with a delicious array of culinary delights, brought to you by Foodie Crew. Indulge your taste buds each Thursday with food options from all around the Bay Area. From savory to sweet, there’s something for every palate. Want to know the food options ahead of time? Visit www.foodiecrew.com.

About The Houserockers

The Houserockers are a 10-piece Rock & Soul band from Northern California that plays the greatest songs ever recorded. With a wailing 5-piece horn section and rock-solid rhythm section, we bring the timeless classics and today’s hits to life.

Winner of numerous Bay Area Best Band Awards (“Best Cover Band in the Bay Area” as winners of the KFOX Radio Last Band Standing contest, Best Local Band Los Gatan Magazine, Best Local Band and Best Cover Band Runner Up in San Jose Metro), The Houserockers are a Bay Area favorite – one of the hardest working and in demand bands for over 20 years.

They’re known for their eclectic, high energy, set lists that fuses rock, blues, funk, 60’s soul and R & B. From the music of The Rolling Stones to Bruno Mars, Earth, Wind & Fire to Cee Lo Green, Stevie Wonder to Bruce Springsteen, Hall & Oates to the Beatles, Van Morrison and much more, every performance turns into a house party with people dancing, singing, playing air guitar and having a great time.

The Houserockers are: Paul Kent – Guitar, Vocals; Nick Chargin – Keyboards, Vocals; Chris Beveridge – Bass, Vocals; Mike McWilliams – Trumpet; Al Gonzalez – Trumpet;Jon Hassan – Baritone Sax; George Brandau – Drums; Paul Degen – Sax, Flute; Mark Proudfoot – Trombone

Bill Tasto – Sound Engineer; andDave Byron – Guitar, Vocals.

For more information about the band visit svhouserockers.com.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

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.