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Removal of files from Antioch school raises transparency concerns
The Antioch Unified School District employee suspended for bullying his coworkers was recently seen on surveillance cameras removing files from his office, a concern for several staff given his appointment to oversee the schools' bond dollars.Liz Robbins, associate superintendent of business and operations, confirmed that she did escort Kenneth Turnage to his office on May 4 to retrieve "personal documents and items." Turnage is the AUSD director of maintenance, operations and facilities who is accused of several bullying incidents, including allegedly placing a coworker's desk on the roof. He did not respond to a request for comment on Monday."This is the...
Drunk driver who killed elderly man in Concord on Thanksgiving gets 12-year prison term
A Concord man who struck and killed an 86-year-old man on Thanksgiving Day 2023 was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.Damian Lopez-Avelino was 19 and intoxicated at the time when his vehicle struck another vehicle at Oak Grove and Ryan roads in Concord. Police responded at 6:49 p.m. on November 23rd, to a report of a two-vehicle crash at Treat Boulevard and Oak Grove Road in Concord. While at the scene, police determined a second crash happened a few blocks away. Lopez-Avelino struck a second vehicle, in which Thomas O'Connell was a passenger. O'Connell was taken to a hospital, where he later died. Police arrested Lopez-Avelino, charging him with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI causing serious bodily injury, hit-and-run resulting in injury, and driving a motor vehicle without a license.Lopez-Avelino reached a negotiated plea agreement with prosecutors on April 11th, pleading guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving with a .08 blood alcohol content causing injury. Both charges carried enhancements. Lopez-Avelino was sentenced to 12 years and eight months in prison, with credit for serving 139 days and another good conduct credit of 20 days.
Three women charged after children found in U-Haul during I-80 traffic stop
KEARNEY — Three women have been charged after children were discovered in the back of a U-Haul during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 at the Odessa exit on Friday, May 10. Soulona Schultz, 29, no address, is charged with three counts of committing intentional child abuse – no injury, a Class 3A felony.
De La Salle High football team gets rare chance to play in London
CONCORD, Calif. - Players from one of the Bay Area's most well-known high school programs will play a mid-season football game in London. The football team at De La Salle High School in Concord just found out about this rare opportunity. The team was shown a video about them heading...
Missing 81-Year-Old Woman with Dementia Found Safe in Danville, Police Credit Public Tips
An 81-year-old Danville woman with dementia who had gone missing was found unharmed, officials said yesterday. Anna Palma, who had been reported missing on May 9, was located following a joint search by the Danville Police Department and neighboring law enforcement agencies, according to the department's Facebook page. "The missing person reported May 9, Anna Palma, has been located unharmed after extensive collaborative efforts," the Danville Police Department stated.
Jelly Roll Makes Triumphant Return To High School That Nearly Banned Him
Jelly Roll's long and successful road to redemption continued Monday with a visit to his old high school, Antioch High School in Tennessee - a big moment for Jelly, as he was effectively banned from the school in his younger days, being told he would "never be allowed back." Fast...
Antioch Police Targeted Black People With Dogs and 40mm Launchers, Suit Alleges
Two Antioch residents filed a civil rights lawsuit this week alleging city police officers intentionally injured them with a police dog and less-lethal launchers for amusement, bragged about their use of excessive force in text messages, and falsified records to conceal their misdeeds. The officers — Morteza Amiri, Eric Rombough...
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