Repost from the East Bay Express [Editor: I am posting this excellent review by Jean Tepperman belatedly, with thanks for East Bay Express’ regional coverage of a Benicia story with huge regional and national implications. I’ve not read a better review of the Feb. 8-11 Benicia Planning Commission hearings. – RS] Benicia Blocks Oil-By-Rail Plan By Jean Tepperman, February 12, 2016 … Continue reading Benicia Blocks Oil-By-Rail Plan
MOBILIZING MEETING ON OIL TRAINS IN SACRAMENTO WHEN: Weds, March 2, 7-9pm WHERE: SOL Collective, 2574 21st ST, SACRAMENTO Join Yolo County Supervisor Don Saylor, oil train experts, and community leaders for a forum & mobilizing meeting on the public health, safety, and climate impacts of the proposed Valero Oil Train terminal – and how you can get involved. RSVP HERE
By Roger Straw, February 26, 2016 Streaming video of Planning Commission hearings now available online Today the City of Benicia posted archived videos of the four lengthy Planning Commission hearings on the Crude By Rail proposal of Valero Benicia Refinery. The meetings were held on Monday-Thursday, February 8-11, 2016. [The City’s streaming video is slow and stop-and-go on … Continue reading Streaming video of Planning Commission hearings now available online
Repost from the Sacramento Bee Oil train safety gets an important boost By the Editorial Board, February 16, 2016 6:05 AM HIGHLIGHTS • Sacramento-area officials say the risks of transporting oil should be weighed in refinery plans • The planning commission in Benicia and planners in San Luis Obispo County have rejected refinery proposals • If … Continue reading Sacramento Bee Editorial: Oil train safety gets an important boost from area Planning Commissions
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