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Call to Action: Air District as apologist for Big Oil, Phillips 66 August 16, 2017
Mayors of Vallejo and Benicia join 150 to say no to hate groups August 15, 2017
Now YOU can help monitor the air in Benicia and the Bay Area! August 11, 2017
Environmental Integrity Project: Trump lowers fines on polluters August 11, 2017
San Francisco Chronicle: Alarming climate reports August 10, 2017
How Benicia Valero Crude By Rail was defeated July 9, 2017
California Attorney General Calls on Trump to Close Loophole that Exposes Communities to “Bomb Trains” May 26, 2017
Six States’ Attorneys General To Trump Administration: Close Loophole Allowing Trains To Carry Explosive Crude Oil Through Communities May 24, 2017
More bad Valero flaring on Monday 5/15 sends 30 to hospital May 18, 2017
KQED: Valero Flaring Sends 10 to 20 to Kaiser Medical Center May 9, 2017
Phillips 66 Declines to Challenge Oil Train Denial – still may sue the County April 27, 2017
Study: White House’s top success is in limiting research, environmental protections April 23, 2017
50 Programs Scrapped at the Environmental Protection Agency April 23, 2017
58 Republican Bills Introduced on Environment April 23, 2017
18 Proposed Environmental Rule Eliminations through the Congressional Review Act April 23, 2017
8 Major Trump Executive Actions on the Environment April 23, 2017
BENICIA VIGIL: Still Standing Strong after Trump’s First 100 Days April 17, 2017
Tar Sands/Oil Sands Carbon Footprint Underestimated by Nearly 25% April 5, 2017
BENICIA STANDING STRONG: VIGIL ON THE SPRING EQUINOX March 18, 2017
PERSONAL INVITATION: Inauguration Day Vigil January 17, 2017
INAUGURATION VIGIL IN BENICIA: Friday, January 20, 9 AM, First & Military January 13, 2017
FAIRFIELD DAILY REPUBLIC: Top 10 Stories of 2016: Benicia derails Valero’s oil-transport plan January 1, 2017
VALLEJO TIMES-HERALD: Top stories of 2016 December 31, 2016
Benicia Mayor Elizabeth Patterson comments on Valero decision not to sue December 23, 2016
Editorial: Celebrate, but watch on the tracks! December 22, 2016
VALLEJO TIMES-HERALD: Valero won’t sue city of Benicia over rejection of crude-by-rail project December 22, 2016
SACRAMENTO BEE: Refining company reportedly backs away from California oil train lawsuit December 22, 2016
BREAKING: Valero gives notice that it will NOT sue Benicia December 21, 2016
Benicia Election Results – FINAL COUNT, 12/2/16, Reception & Swearing In on Dec. 6 December 2, 2016
Benicia Election Results: All ballots counted, only the audit remains November 30, 2016
Benicia Election Results: Count near final as of Monday, 11/28 November 28, 2016
Benicia Election Results: Only 34 Benicia ballots left to count, Patterson, Young, Campbell win November 24, 2016
BENICIA LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: A victory in Philadelphia November 23, 2016
Benicia Election Results: All but final, only 99 Benicia ballots left to count November 22, 2016
Benicia Election Results all but final: PATTERSON, YOUNG AND CAMPBELL NOW ASSURED OF VICTORY November 21, 2016
How Benicia Valero Crude By Rail was defeated November 20, 2016
Benicia Election Results – Nov. 18, 2016, 4:44pm November 19, 2016
Benicia Election Results – Nov. 16, 2016, 5pm November 17, 2016
Benicia Election Results – Nov. 15, 2016, 5pm November 15, 2016
Benicia Election Results – Nov. 14, 2016, 5pm November 15, 2016
Benicia election results – Nov 10, 2016, 7pm – Patterson, Young, Campbell extend leads November 10, 2016
Benicia Election Results – Nov. 9, 2016, 7pm – Patterson, Young and Campbell extend their leads November 9, 2016
Benicia election results – Nov 9, 2016, 7AM November 9, 2016
ROGER STRAW – Election recommendations November 6, 2016
VALLEJO TIMES-HERALD: Interview with Mayor Elizabeth Patterson November 6, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Beverly Edmonds – Follow the money; Steve Young keeps it local November 6, 2016
GRANT COOKE: Benicia’s future at stake in local election November 4, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Steve Young – Context on my endorsements November 4, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Marilyn Bardet – Vote for Elizabeth and Steve! November 3, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Karen Martinez Berndt – Move forward with Patterson November 2, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Delaine Eastin – Elizabeth Patterson, a mayor with courage, vision and heart November 1, 2016
VALLEJO TIMES-HERALD: Steve Young wants to bring his local governance experience to Benicia office November 1, 2016
VALLEJO TIMES-HERALD: Benicia candidate Tom Campbell says democracy still works at the local level November 1, 2016
LETTER SERIES: C. Bart Sullivan – Steve Young for City Council October 30, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Nikki Basch-Davis – PAC involvement in Benicia elections October 29, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Evie Treventhen – Mariko Yamada for State Senate October 29, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Steve Young – On the Proposed Recycled Water Project October 28, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Roger Straw – Mark Hughes’ voting record October 27, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Marilyn Bardet – Mike Ioakimedes for Solano County Supervisor October 27, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Kari Birdseye – Monica Brown for Solano County Supervisor October 27, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Genevieve Giblin – Keep Elizabeth for Mayor October 27, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Jon Van Landschoot – Elizabeth Patterson for Mayor October 26, 2016
BENICIA HERALD: Interview with Mayor Elizabeth Patterson October 26, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Kathy Kerridge – how to elect Elizabeth and Steve October 24, 2016
Benicia Independent enters a new phase… crucial Benicia elections October 21, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Larnie Fox – “Leadership Style” on the Benicia City Council October 21, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Dr. Constance Beutel – Steve Young for City Council October 21, 2016
LETTER SERIES: David Schulter – Steve Young for City Council October 21, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Susan Street – Elizabeth Patterson’s strong record as Mayor October 20, 2016
LETTER SERIES: Alexis Davenport – Monica Brown for Solano County Supervisor October 20, 2016

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