Benician Stephen Golub: Pardon Me

Stranger Than Fiction A Promised Land, by Stephen Golub, December 6, 2025 The story could inspire a big-budget Hollywood political thriller. A cocaine kingpin – the corrupt president of a foreign country, no less – is convicted and jailed in the United States. But behind the scenes, right-wing tech billionaires persuade an equally corrupt American … Continue reading Benician Stephen Golub: Pardon Me

Stephen Golub: Wed. Nov 25 deadline to comment on $millions for Benicia

November 25 is the deadline to submit to the Bay Area Air District comments on its Draft Guidelines that will govern use of $60 million in Valero fines for the benefit of Benicia and surrounding communities.  (Valero was penalized because of its refinery’s over 15 years of undisclosed, massive toxic emissions.) More specifically, now’s the … Continue reading Stephen Golub: Wed. Nov 25 deadline to comment on $millions for Benicia

Stephen Golub: Up to $60 million for Benicia at Stake

Super Important public meeting Wed. 11/12 at Benicia City Hall or in San Francisco or online. Please attend! By Stephen Golub, Benicia, Nov 11, 2025 [First published in the Benicia Herald on 11/09/25.] An upcoming November 12 Bay Area Air District meeting is vitally important for Benicia … and the City has made participation easy. … Continue reading Stephen Golub: Up to $60 million for Benicia at Stake

Stephen Golub: This October 29 Meeting is Vital for Benicia’s Future

‘The devil is in the details of how the  Air District’s new Local Community Investment Fund’s (LCIF) grants will be awarded’ By Stephen Golub, Benicia resident and author. October 26, 2025. [First published in the Benicia Herald on 10/26/25.] This really is important: On Wednesday, October 29, the Bay Area Air District is holding a … Continue reading Stephen Golub: This October 29 Meeting is Vital for Benicia’s Future