City Council members Tuesday night denounced a plan to locate a new high school on the southwest corner of Sellers Avenue and Delta Road, citing concerns about traffic accidents and congestion, possible nearby gas explosions, inadequate police and fire protection, flooding in Marsh Creek and students causing crime.

Violent crime has continued to increase in Antioch, up nearly 6 percent in the first half of 2008 compared with the first half of 2007.

A former city employee and a private investigator will join the trio of incumbents seeking election to the Brentwood City Council in November.

They scramble off the buses wearing typical teenager haircuts, Nike T-shirts and looks of bewilderment, trepidation and uncertainty...

Responding to the community’s request for a district accounting of the cost of public correspondence, the Discovery Bay Community Services District (CSD) agreed last week to direct staff to compile a comprehensive report for review.