VIDEO: Benicia City Council, March 15, 2016: Valero Attorney John Flynn surprises everyone, calls for a delay

This is a video clip of Valero’s presentation at the City Council meeting of March 15. The clip begins with a 7 minute presentation by Valero Environmental Engineering Manager Don Cuffle.  Attorney John Flynn follows, speaking for only 2 1/2 minutes, first dismissing local opposition, other attorneys and Benicia’s Planning Commissioners, and then asking Council to delay the hearings while … Continue reading VIDEO: Benicia City Council, March 15, 2016: Valero Attorney John Flynn surprises everyone, calls for a delay

2014-2016 Comments on Valero Crude by Rail by Benicians for a Safe and Healthy Community

By Roger Straw, March 10, 2016 Formal comments on Valero Crude by Rail by Benicians for a Safe and Healthy Community I have been asked to make it easier for people to access the several important contributions made by Benicians for a Safe and Healthy Community (BSHC). BSHC is an informal group of Benicia residents who first … Continue reading 2014-2016 Comments on Valero Crude by Rail by Benicians for a Safe and Healthy Community

Benicia Blocks Oil-By-Rail Plan

Repost from the East Bay Express [Editor:  I am posting this excellent review by Jean Tepperman belatedly, with thanks for East Bay Express’ regional coverage of a Benicia story with huge regional and national implications.  I’ve not read a better review of the Feb. 8-11 Benicia Planning Commission hearings.  – RS] Benicia Blocks Oil-By-Rail Plan By Jean Tepperman, February 12, 2016 … Continue reading Benicia Blocks Oil-By-Rail Plan