VALLEJO TIMES-HERALD: Valero crude oil by rail decision delayed to September

Repost from the Vallejo Times-Herald Benicia: Valero crude oil by rail decision delayed to September By Irma Widjojo, 04/21/16, 12:01 AM PDT BENICIA — The public will have to wait until at least late summer for a possible resolution on Valero Benicia Refinery’s controversial crude-by-rail project, after the City Council voted 3-2 to postpone a … Continue reading VALLEJO TIMES-HERALD: Valero crude oil by rail decision delayed to September

Quick update on City Council meetings of April 18 and 19

By Roger Straw, April 19, 2016 Quick update on City Council meetings of Monday Apr 18 and Tuesday Apr 19 Several subscribers have asked what happened at last night’s City Council hearing on Valero Crude By Rail. No vote was taken by Council. Members of the public were heard, followed by a 5-minute final comment by … Continue reading Quick update on City Council meetings of April 18 and 19

BERKELEY MAYOR TOM BATES: Letter opposing Valero Crude By Rail

By Roger Straw, April 18, 2016 BERKELEY MAYOR TOM BATES: Letter opposing Valero Crude By Rail The Benicia Independent is in receipt of a letter sent today to the City of Benicia by Berkeley, CA Mayor Tom Bates.  Mayor Bates writes in opposition to certification and permitting of Valero’s proposal. Here is the complete text of … Continue reading BERKELEY MAYOR TOM BATES: Letter opposing Valero Crude By Rail

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE EDITORIAL: Benicia – stop the oil trains

Repost from the San Francisco Chronicle Stopping oil trains is right thing for Benicia and planet San Francisco Chronicle EDITORIAL, April 15, 2016 California’s efforts to lead on global climate change will come down to a local decision next week. Will the Benicia City Council allow 100-car oil tanker trains a day to roll into … Continue reading SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE EDITORIAL: Benicia – stop the oil trains