Georgia Taylor Benedict: We will remember this vote

Repost from the Benicia Herald We will remember this vote By Georgia Taylor Benedict, June 26, 2018 Thank you to the Benicia Herald for the extremely well-written article regarding the recent City Council meeting during which the approval for an Industrial Safety Ordinance was discussed and once again put off to a future date. It appears … Continue reading Georgia Taylor Benedict: We will remember this vote

Cathy Bennett: Is it safe to open your windows in Benicia?

Repost from the Benicia Herald Cathy Bennett: Is it safe to open your windows, Benicia? By Cathy Bennett, Special to the Herald, June 24, 2018 When the subject of Valero comes up most of us think about the refinery.  For many of us, this is a reminder of the toxic emissions it releases into our … Continue reading Cathy Bennett: Is it safe to open your windows in Benicia?

ISO Working Group personal reflection: City Council says no to industrial safety…for now

By Roger Straw Council turns down draft local ISO, puts trust in Valero, County, State and Air District It’s a sad story.  An ambitious and dedicated group of us formed a Benicia ISO Working Group over 7 months ago.  We met, researched, wrote, met with officials and embraced the pro-bono attorney labors of Terry Mollica, … Continue reading ISO Working Group personal reflection: City Council says no to industrial safety…for now

KQED Audio Report: When oil refineries flare, what happens to the air

Repost from KQED NPR – The Bay [See also KQED: Benicia Rejects Safety Ordinance Proposed After Last Year’s Valero Outage.] Listen to a fascinating and important 8-minute KQED audio report for interviews about asthma and Valero refinery pollution.  Extended interview with Ted Goldberg morning editor for KQED News, with updates on Benicia and Valero Refinery.  Click … Continue reading KQED Audio Report: When oil refineries flare, what happens to the air