Week in Review: Outdoor Pot Ban, Affordable Housing and More

Federal Budget Axe Spares Concord Air Tower: FAA says air traffic tower at Salinas airport is part of national closure, but Buchanan Field in Concord gained a reprieve. Read the full story. 

Is There Enough Affordable Housing in Concord? The city has approved 342 affordable housing units since 2007. See how many some think are needed. 

Concord Moves Forward With Outdoor Marijuana Growth Ban: City Council by unanimous vote approves proposed ordinance in first reading; final approval is scheduled for April 9. Read the full story. 

PH Mayor: Talks Focus On New Theater Location: Michael Harris on the fate of the CineArts dome: 'Representatives of the city are looking into other avenues of providing independent art films in Pleasant Hill.' Read the story. 

Concord Man Burned Trying to Save Truck: He suffers foot burns and smoke inhalation trying to salvage pickup truck from burning garage; taken to hospital in stable condition, firefighters say. Read the full story. 

What Grade Would You Give Mt. Diablo Unified's Superintendent? Steven Lawrence gets an 'A' or an 'F' depending on whom you ask. Read the comments.