First oil, now coal: More fears of trains coming through Davis

Repost from the Davis Enterprise First oil, now coal: More fears of trains coming through Davis By Felicia Alvarez, March 25, 2016 The railways are rumbling with controversy once again as state agencies examine a coal train proposal that could send an additional 9 million tons of coal destined for export across California each year. … Continue reading First oil, now coal: More fears of trains coming through Davis

350 BAY AREA calls for everyone to attend Benicia City Council on April 4

Repost from 350 Bay Area [Editor:  To RSVP to 350 Bay Area, click here and scroll down.  – RS] Stop Crude-By-Rail in Benicia 4/4 By Carla West, March 19, 2016 The Benicia Planning Commission voted unanimously to reject Valero’s proposal for a crude-by-rail project at its Benicia refinery in February. The vote was a stunning … Continue reading 350 BAY AREA calls for everyone to attend Benicia City Council on April 4

SIERRA CLUB NATIONAL TAKE ACTION: Protect California’s communities from explosive Benicia oil trains

Repost from the Sierra Club [Editor:  Take action on the Sierra Club page.  – RS] Take action: Protect California’s communities from explosive oil trains Last month, decision-makers voted unanimously to reject a proposed crude-by-rail project at the Valero oil refinery in Benicia because it “would be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare” of Benicians and communities along the oil train … Continue reading SIERRA CLUB NATIONAL TAKE ACTION: Protect California’s communities from explosive Benicia oil trains

SUNFLOWER ALLIANCE: Call to attend Benicia City Council on April 4, 6, 19

Repost from the Sunflower Alliance Defend Victory against Valero, April 4, 6, 19 March 11, 2016 On February 11, we won a tremendous victory against Valero’s Crude by Rail proposal when the Benicia Planning Commission unanimously rejected approval of the land use permit that would have allowed construction of a rail terminal on Valero property and … Continue reading SUNFLOWER ALLIANCE: Call to attend Benicia City Council on April 4, 6, 19