Repost from the East Bay Express Benicia Oil-by-Rail Battle Hinges on Legal Controversy Opponents of oil-by-rail shipments want the city to block a proposed Valero facility, but Valero says the city lacks this power. By Jean Tepperman An oil-by-rail facility that Valero wants to build at its Benicia refinery has been stalled by opponents concerned about … Continue reading EAST BAY EXPRESS: Benicia Oil-by-Rail Battle Hinges on Legal Controversy→
By Roger Straw, April 9, 2016 Petition opposing Crude By Rail – 4,081 signatures submitted to Benicia City Council On April 4, Benicians for a Safe and Healthy Community (BSHC) offered critical comments to Benicia’s City Council. First to speak was Marilyn Bardet, followed by Andrés Soto. As Mr. Soto spoke, members of BSHC unfurled a demonstration “scroll” of … Continue reading Petition opposing Crude By Rail – 4,081 signatures submitted to Benicia City Council→
By Roger Straw, April 8, 2016 Council Hearings this week: 77 informed, articulate and often passionate speakers critical of of Valero Crude By Rail This past week, the Benicia City Council heard public testimony for and against Valero’s Crude By Rail proposal – mostly against. Video of these comments can be found on the City’s website. On the … Continue reading COUNCIL HEARINGS: List of 77 speakers – articulate, informed opposition to Valero Crude By Rail→
Repost from the Davis Enterprise [Editor: I know Lynne as a strong advocate against Valero’s Crude By Rail proposal. Her fair-minded coverage of both sides of the debate in this article is amazing and admirable. A good overview of the hearing on Monday. – RS] Benicia hears oil-train concerns from Davisites By Lynne Nittler, April 06, … Continue reading DAVIS ENTERPRISE: Benicia hears oil-train concerns from Davisites→
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