By Jennifer Modenessi The beginning of the academic year is a time most art schools and colleges reserve their galleries for faculty and group exhibits.

By Matt Krupnick PLEASANT HILL -- Diablo Valley College has not sufficiently improved computer security after a six-year-long grade-changing scheme, accreditors have told the school.

By Matt Krupnick PLEASANT HILL -- It's the second week of the semester, and Phil Farmer's pre-algebra class at Diablo Valley College already has empty seats. Roll call reveals a number of students are absent.

By Matt Krupnick Diablo Valley College must show that it has improved grade security by June or risk losing its accreditation, regional regulators have told the school.

By Matt KrupnickSTAFF MARTINEZ -- A Contra Costa County judge Thursday sharply rebuked a top defendant in the Diablo Valley College grade-changing case, telling him he is accused of serious crimes that undermined the college system.