The city of Antioch announced that on April 27, they will be hosting a NO COST cleanup event for the downtown area.

The event was coordinated with Antioch Code Enforcement Manager Curt Michael and garbage provider Republic Services in response to addressing the illegal dumping problem in the city.

According to the city, Specific neighborhoods in downtown will be invited to participate in this…

Antioch Code Enforcement Sees 54% Increase in Calls for Service

A city’s Code Enforcement Division represents a vital and important role in day to day operations and functionality. Responsible for investigating violation complaints on residential and commercial property pertaining to zoning, use of land, safety, housing, building, electrical, and plumbing, the Code Enforcement Division seeks to provide a reasonable time for those to voluntarily comply, and…

Tongson: Illegal Dumping in East Contra Costa Intensifying

The subject of illegal dumping is an ever-present issue which in spite of multiple press releases, physical signage, warnings, and pleas to the public, never seems to fully disappear for good.

A steady problem in East County for years, much of the rural, wide-open space draws appeal as ideal locations for dumping unused furniture, mattresses, and household garbage. In fact, if statistics and…

Antioch: 6th Street Cleanup Continues into Wednesday

The City of Antioch anticipates wrapping up the 6th Street homeless encampment cleanup sometime on Wednesday according to Code Enforcement. The effort, which began Monday morning at 6th Street and McElheney Road has already resulted in over 160-cubic yards of debris (more than 5 dump trucks) removed from the property. The cleanup resulted in more than 30 homeless tents being moved off the…

Antioch: 6th Street Cleanup Continues into Wednesday

The City of Antioch anticipates wrapping up the 6th Street homeless encampment cleanup sometime on Wednesday August 18th according to Code Enforcement. The effort, which began Monday morning at 6th Street and McElheney Road has already resulted in over 160-cubic yards of debris (more than 5 dump trucks) removed from the property. The cleanup resulted in more than 30 homeless tents being moved off…