Deer Valley Graduate Drafted By The Raiders

Congratulations to former Deer Valley Student (Class of 07) Taiwan Jones for being drafted by the Oakland Raiders earlier today. He was picked in the 4th round as the 125th pick overall in the draft.

Here is an in-depth article about Jones and his journey to the NFL: http://www.krem.com/sports/EWUs-Jones-selected-by-Raiders-in-fourth-round-121026984.html

Jones @ Eastern Washington University

Free Document Shredding (Antioch)

Saturday May 7: 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Dow Credit Union Parking Lot
4041 Lone Tree Way (Bluerock Center)

Prevent identity theft by disposing of documents for free at this event. For more information go to: http://www.dowcu.org/

Rave Theatre Now Has IMax

The Rave Theatre at Streets of Brentwood is now showing movies in IMax. Rave is the only theatre in East County with this capability. This will be a perfect time to view many of the great movies coming out this summer.

X-Men: First Class - Comes out June 3rd

2011 Antioch Chamber of Commerce Awards

Citizen of The Year:
http://antiochherald.com/2011/04/jim-lanter-chosen-antiochs-2010-citizen-of-the-year/

Lifetime Achievement Award:
http://antiochherald.com/2011/04/bill_chapman_wins_lifetime_achievement_award/

Youth of the Year:
http://antiochherald.com/2011/04/antiochs-youth-of-the-year-award-given-to-deer-valley-junior-matthew-satyadi/

Small Business of the Year:
http://antiochherald.com/2011/04/paradise-skate-named-antiochs-2010-small-business-of-the-year/

Corporate Business of the Year:
http://antiochherald.com/2011/04/antioch-chamber-chooses-travis-credit-union-as-large-corporate-business-of-the-year/

Keep Antioch Beautiful

Tomorrow is the 2nd Annual Keep Antioch Beautiful Day. Last years event was a success and had over 900 people participate. If you would like to get involved in tomorrow's event you can go here: http://www.art4antioch.org/Keep-Antioch-Beautiful-2011.asp

CC Times Column: Is Highway 4 Bypass Safe?

http://www.contracostatimes.com/columns/ci_17910095

Cheapest Gas Prices

Antioch

Costco - 2201 Verne Roberts Circle ($4.09)
76 - 3629 E 18th Street ($4.13)
ARCO - 2610 Contra Loma Blvd ($4.15)
Valero - 2310 A Street ($4.15)

Brentwood

Conserv Fuel - 7920 Brentwood Blvd  ($4.07)
First Stop - 7935 Brentwood Blvd ($4.07)
Quik Stop - 3940 Walnut Ave ($4.11)
Arco - 6481 Lone Tree Way ($4.13)

Source: GasBuddy.com

3 Arrested In December Shooting (Antioch)

http://antiochherald.com/2011/04/arrests-in-muckleroy-murder/

Antioch Police Dogs Get Ballistic Vests

http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_17891786?source=rss

Jessica Caylyn Performing Friday

The Jessica Caylyn Band will be performing live at Bases Loaded in Antioch this Friday. You can catch the show from 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.

Bases Loaded is located at 400 G Street in Downtown Antioch.

http://www.jessicacaylyn.com/

Foreclosure Scam Hits Antioch Residents

Antioch Animal Shelter - Florence

Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop Now Open (Antioch)

Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop is open for business in the Bluerock Center at the corner of Bluerock and Lone Tree.

Be sure to get a Mr. Pickles card from the owner. Buy 9 sandwiches and get the 10th one free.

MuscleMaker Grill Now Open (Antioch)

MuscleMaker Grill has officially opened in the Golf Course Plaza.

Has anyone had a chance to stop by yet?

"Great food with your health in mind"

Great Deals: Roddy Ranch Groupon

Looking for a great deal on golf? Roddy Ranch is on Groupon until Midnight offering a 2 person deal for $55 with cart. All you have to do is choose San Francisco>East Bay on the site and the great deal will pop up.

Roddy Ranch: "Where Legends Live."

http://www.roddyranch.com/

2nd Annual Keep Antioch Beautiful Day

Notification from Antioch Police:

2nd Annual Keep Antioch Beautiful Day Citywide Clean Up!
Saturday, April 23, 2011  
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Volunteers will be treated to free parking and free lunch from 11:30 to 1 PM at Contra Loma Reservoir Regional Park

http://ci.antioch.ca.us/Community/annoucements/Earth-Day-Flyer-2011.pdf

Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop - Now Hiring

Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop is opening up a new location in the Bluerock Center. For information on a job you can check CraigsList:

 http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/fbh/2308096148.html

Every 15 Minutes @ Deer Valley

The program Every 15 Minutes will be running at Deer Valley High the next 2 days. Every 15 minutes is a real-life renactment of a drunk driving scene that shows young kids the consequences of drinking and driving. It is a powerful program that will change outlooks on life.

"Fake" AT&T Salesman

There is a fradulent AT&T salesman on the loose in Antioch. If you encounter anything suspicious you can call the Antioch Police at (925)779-6895.

Advertising on the AntiochHerald.com

AntiWood is now advertising on the AntiochHerald.com. If you're a newcomer be sure to take a look around to see what AntiWood is all about. We are an organization focused on creating the future...not taking back the past.