Save Sunday, June 18 for a Juneteenth Celebration in Benicia!

Benicia Black Lives Matter to host third annual Juneteenth celebration at Benicia Veteran’s Hall, Sunday, June 18 Benicia Black Lives Matter is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration at the Benicia Veteran’s Memorial Hall on Sunday, June 18, from 12 to 5 pm. There will be live music, food & drinks, vendors and activities for kids. Juneteenth … Continue reading Save Sunday, June 18 for a Juneteenth Celebration in Benicia!

New details in federal investigation into Martinez’s ‘toxic shower’ event

[Note from BenIndy contributor Nathalie Christian: This article covers the FBI/EPA joint investigation of the Martinez Refining Company’s ‘toxic dustfall’ in much more detail than what I posted yesterday. Remember to save the date of June 13 for Valero’s Benicia Refinery CAP’s community presentation on its own incident response and air monitoring programs. Valero does … Continue reading New details in federal investigation into Martinez’s ‘toxic shower’ event

FBI joins ‘toxic fallout’ investigation of Bay Area refinery

[Note from BenIndy contributor Nathalie Christian: Benicia residents should be aware that the plume that carried the toxic dust from the refinery in Martinez reached as far as Benicia, with toxicologists collecting samples from our own city to pursue their investigation. I nearly missed this news but for someone taking the time to send it … Continue reading FBI joins ‘toxic fallout’ investigation of Bay Area refinery

Bad blood: Seeno family feuds over Bay Area real estate empire

[BenIndy contributor Nathalie Christian: Here’s a real gem from the article below: Concord’s negotiations with Seeno were halted not by “term-sheet specifics or the deal point, but rather [by] accusations that were made through editorial comment that were in the local papers.’” There it is, folks – proof that your letters to the editor and … Continue reading Bad blood: Seeno family feuds over Bay Area real estate empire