Benicia Mayor Steve Young on the record…

Stephen Golub Interview with Mayor Steve Young By Stephen Golub, March, 2023 (About Steve Golub). Previously appearing in the Benicia Herald, no online presence. INTERVIEW PART 1   (…and when you’re done, here’s Part 2) SG: Where are you from, originally? SY: I grew up in Burbank, in the San Fernando Valley. SG: What kind of … Continue reading Benicia Mayor Steve Young on the record…

CANCELLED/POSTPONED – Benicia Forum on Air Quality, Monitoring, and Human Health Risks

Email on February 14: ALERT! Cancelled/POSTPONED: BCAMP’s February 16 Forum on Air Quality, Monitoring & Public Health Risks Hello friends, one and ALL, We of the BCAMP board —Benicia Community Air Monitoring Program— regret to announce that our Forum “Air Quality, Monitoring & Public Health Risks”, which was to be held this Thursday at the … Continue reading CANCELLED/POSTPONED – Benicia Forum on Air Quality, Monitoring, and Human Health Risks

What to Know About the Risks of Gas Stoves and Appliances

After learning her gas stove was leaking methane, one reporter consulted public health experts to learn about the scope of the problem and what people can do to reduce these risks at home. ProPublica, by Lisa Song, January 23, 2023 As a climate reporter, I was well aware of the growing concern about the gas … Continue reading What to Know About the Risks of Gas Stoves and Appliances

Valero PAC lays out $10,000 for big social media buy, total now at $73K

By Roger Straw, November 1, 2022 Late today, Benicia City Clerk Lisa Wolfe posted two more campaign finance reports submitted by the Valero PAC.  These reports shed light on the expenditure of an additional $18,698.61 to elect their preferred candidates for Benicia City Council. $10,000 of this amount is for a massive social media campaign. … Continue reading Valero PAC lays out $10,000 for big social media buy, total now at $73K