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The Antioch Police Oversight Commission has unanimously recommended removing Commissioner Treva Hadden following repeated unexcused absences, missing six of ten meetings in 2025.

 

Commission members cited a persistent pattern of absenteeism and stressed the need for consistent participation.

 

Vice Chair Devin Williams expressed regret, while Commissioner Alicia Lacey-Oha said action was overdue.

 

Susan Kennedy and Elisa Elekwachi both emphasized that volunteer commissioners must be present and accountable to maintain fairness and integrity.

 

Chair Porshe Taylor noted efforts to contact Hadden had gone unanswered, prompting the recommendation.

 

The matter now moves to the Antioch City Council for a final decision—potentially creating a vacancy on the commission.

 

In related updates, Police Chief Vigil reported 88 active officers on staff, underscoring the commission’s ongoing role in promoting transparency and trust in local law enforcement.

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law calling for a special election to redraw California’s congressional districts, aiming to add five Democratic-leaning seats and challenge GOP gains made in states like Texas.

 

This move breaks from California’s tradition of independent redistricting, returning the power to the state legislature ahead of the critical 2026 midterm elections.

 

Supporters, including former President Barack Obama, call it a needed response to recent Republican gerrymandering.

 

Critics, such as Republican Assembly Leader James Gallagher, claim the action undermines voter-approved reforms and serves Newsom’s own political ambitions.

 

The special election, set for November 4, 2025, will let Californians decide, with national attention focused on how this could shift the balance of power in Congress and influence future redistricting rules.