Byline: Sarah Krupp

Jun. 7--The former Higgins Ranch, depending on your viewpoint, is either a pristine oasis that should remain untouched by human hands or a prime spot for the type of high-end housing Antioch leaders seek. A 639-acre stretch in southeast Antioch, which environmentalists say is teeming with wildlife, is part of the last vast swath -- more than four square miles -- of remaining land for development in the city. City commissioners will hold a study session tonight to discuss whether the proposal for 314 houses conforms with Antioch's general plan. The ...

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