SF CHRON LETTERS: Deny the Permit | Abandon the crude-by-rail project

Repost from the San Francisco Chronicle Deny the permit By Jan Curtis, Palo Alto, Apr 22, 2016 Thank you for “Stopping oil trains is right thing for Benicia and planet” (Editorial, April 15). I am thankful some people are paying attention. Oil trains ought not to be on tracks going through populated areas. I sincerely hope … Continue reading SF CHRON LETTERS: Deny the Permit | Abandon the crude-by-rail project

CRAIG SNIDER: An interesting evening at City Hall last night

Repost from Nextdoor, Benicia CA An interesting evening at City Hall last night By Craig Snider, April 19, 2016 It was an interesting evening at City Hall last night. According to Valero, and the “City’s” Valero-funded contract attorney; the City of Benicia has no right to deny the project, because Valero is a “shipper” and … Continue reading CRAIG SNIDER: An interesting evening at City Hall last night

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