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Federal prosecutors this week announced bribery and conspiracy charges against the owners of an East Bay housing development firm, alleging they offered an Antioch city council member thousands of dollars to help approve a residential project in the city.

At least the alleged bribe was proffered in a reusable cup.

According to the indictment, David Sanson, 60, and his 33-year-old son, Trent Sanson, met on several occasions with the unnamed council member in June 2024. The owners of Concord-based DeNova Homes first offered $10,000 and then tried to sweeten the deal with an additional $5,000 in cash stuffed inside a travel coffee mug branded with the company’s logo.

The alleged transaction by the father-son duo came after a city of Antioch planning agency opposed approval of DeNova’s proposed 533-unit Aviano housing development, saying the company had not completed all required public infrastructure improvements.

The indictment describes a video-recorded meeting on June 12 between Trent Sanson, a Walnut Creek resident, and the council member, during which Sanson allegedly asked the council member to place a motion on the City Council agenda to approve the next phase of the project. He said his father, who now lives in Montana, was willing to pay $10,000 in exchange for the favor.

“You’re not going to see anything directly, but Dave will be doing something for you,” Trent Sanson allegedly told the council member during that first meeting, adding that his father would likely give $5,000 in cash and another $5,000 as a donation to a political action committee or as an independent expenditure.

Several weeks earlier, the council member had received a text from Trent Sanson requesting the meeting to discuss the project. The council member notified the FBI in advance, and agents set up the clandestine video recording.

When reached for comment, former Antioch City Councilmember Mike Barbanica, who was on the Council last year, declined to say whether he was the official who reported the alleged bribe.

“I’ve always had a policy that if there’s an active investigation, I don’t comment on it,” he told KQED, adding that elected officials had an obligation to “do business correctly, do business the right way.”

In a statement to KQED, Winston Chan, David Sanson’s attorney, referred to his client as “a respected business leader and philanthropist” with a 30-year track record of building homes in Northern California. Without providing specific details or evidence, he said David Sanson had been “trapped into a web of deceit” orchestrated by “a controversial local politico, whose own suspect personal motivations we look forward to exposing.”

“We are reviewing the government’s allegations closely and caution against any rush to judgment based on mere allegations that present a one-sided story. We are confident the facts will show that Dave is innocent,” Chan said.

He continued: “It’s incredibly disappointing that Dave’s reputation — built on a decades-long career of creating opportunities for residents of cities like Antioch, that have struggled for years to keep up with housing needs and other challenges — is being dragged through the mud.”

A representative for DeNova Homes, which has been building housing developments in cities across the Bay Area for 35 years, told the San Francisco Chronicle that the company was not implicated in the case and said that David Sanson is no longer involved in the company’s leadership or daily operations.

David Sanson is still listed on the company’s site as a founder and “Chief Executive Officer Emeritus.” There is no mention of his son.

ANTIOCH, CA — A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant is set to open soon in Antioch.

The Chick-fil-A at Lone Tree Way will officially open for business at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3.

The restaurant is bringing 100 jobs to the community and will be run by owner-operator Evan Hawthorne—fulfilling a dream nearly eight years in the making. Hawthorne started his journey with Chick-fil-A as a team member at his father-in-law’s restaurant in Fremont and advanced to general manager. Now, he is thrilled to become the local owner-operator of the first Chick-fil-A in Antioch.

"Chick-fil-A holds a special place in my family’s heart, and I am forever grateful to my father-in-law for introducing me to the brand—it has truly changed my life," Hawthorne said.

To celebrate moo-ving into town, Hawthorne and his team will give one free entree to community members who visit the restaurant on opening day decked in their finest cow spots. Whether it’s a full-on cow suit or a simple cow-spotted accessory, all guests are encouraged to join the fun.

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It is a way to celebrate the new food spot and Chick-fil-A's iconic cows seen in TV commercials and on billboards. Guests dressed in cow attire on opening day can redeem the free offer inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.

Keeping the celebration going, Hawthorne plans to give back to the Antioch community by:

"As we open our doors in Antioch, my goal is to make a meaningful impact by bringing our community together through service and care," Hawthorne said. "I look forward to mentoring future generations while serving great food with genuine hospitality.”

Chick-fil-A at 5705 Lone Tree Way in Antioch will be open 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Saturday for dine-in, drive-thru and carry-out. The restaurant is closed every Sunday.

Community members can stay up to date on Chick-fil-A Antioch via Facebook and Instagram.

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Easter Egg Hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny and Petting Zoo, plus, Stuffed Animal Giveaway!

Join us for an afternoon of Easter Egg Hunting and pictures with the Easter Bunny, Saturday, April 9, 2025.This is a free and fun, family-friendly event for the public. Rivertown businesses have a Merchant-2-Merchant egg hunt from 12:00 to 4:00 pm.

Events at Waldie Plaza, on W. 2nd Street across from City Hall, include a Petting Zoo from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, photos with the Easter Bunny at Rivertown Treasure Chest at 306 G Street from 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m. sponsored by Jim Lanter State Farm, then at Waldie Plaza plus, another Easter Egg Hunt from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.

K-911 Animal Rescue kindly donated 600 stuffed animals to be distributed throughout Rivertown Merchant stores, so every child gets one while supplies last.

Visit the following Participating Merchants in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown: Almost There Travel • Royal Banquet • Abuelita’s House Pastries & Deli • Guadalajara Taqueria • Sweets on Second • Flying Dutchman Tattoo • Antioch Chamber of Commerce • Jim Lanter State Farm Insurance • Rivertown Community Church • Feral Unicorn Snack Emporium • Chef Jeff’s Smash Burgers • Ellie’s Grooming • TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar • The 4 Seasonings Steakhouse • Rivertown Treasure Chest • HIMC Hair Studio • Studio B Dance Studio • La Plazuela Restaurant • Antioch Community Federal Credit Union • Willow Park Mercantile.

Presented by Celebrate Antioch Foundation and the Rivertown merchants. Learn more at www.celebrateantioch.org and www.downtownantioch.com. Follow the Rivertown merchants, events and activities at www.facebook.com/antiochrivertown or on the Downtown Antioch Assocation page on Facebook.

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Cows eat free on opening day at Chick-fil-A Antioch at Lone Tree Way

ANTIOCH, Calif. (March 26, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A^® restaurant will begin serving guests in Antioch on Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Evan Hawthorne to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Antioch at Lone Tree Way. The new restaurant brings approximately 100 jobs to the community. To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, Hawthorne and his team are inviting the community to show off their cow spots at the restaurant on opening day for one free entrée*! Whether it’s a full cow suit or a simple cow-spotted accessory, Guests of all ages are encouraged to join the fun. The celebration takes place on opening day, offering the community a chance to celebrate the iconic Chick-fil-A Cows seen in TV commercials and on billboards. Guests dressed in cow attire can redeem the offer of one free entrée inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru. Located at 5705 Lone Tree Way, Chick-fil-A Antioch at Lone Tree Way will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru and carry-out. Locally Owned and Operated

Caring for the Antioch Community Hawthorne is committed to giving back to the Antioch community by:

For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Antioch at Lone Tree Way, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram. For more on Chick-fil-A's high-quality menu options, click here. *Guests who dress in cow attire on opening day can redeem the offer of one free entrée inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru. Breakfast offer options are a Chick-fil-A^® Chicken Biscuit, Egg White Grill or 4-ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis^® . Lunch/dinner offer options are Chick-fil-A^® Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 8-ct Grilled Nuggets and a 5-ct Nugget Kid's Meal for kids. The offer is limited to one per person in cow attire, per day, while supplies last. Customizations are not available for this offer and no purchase is necessary. See the restaurant for more details. About Chick-fil-A, Inc. Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by local Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Chick-fil-A opened its first restaurant in the UK in early 2025 with the goal of launching five locations across the UK within the next two years. The first Singapore restaurant is set to open in late 2025, marking the brand's entry into Asia. Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. The family-owned and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and @ChickfilANews.

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