Larkspur housing projects delayed by soil toxins

Construction on two housing developments in eastern Larkspur will be delayed because of soil contamination.

The projects are slated to be built on a 8.5 acres of state land near San Quentin that used to include a gun range. The land contains lead from expended bullets and possibly other types of projectiles.

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control notified the housing developers recently that June would be the earliest the land could be approved for construction.  According to a department report...