Valero hit with $1.2 million penalty for toxic flaring in Benicia

[BenIndy Contributor Nathalie Christian – Texas-based Valero raked in about $11.5B of profit in 2022 — and that’s pure profit. While this fine represents progress, it also represents less than 1 hour of Valero’s 2022 profits. That’s right — in 2022, Valero made more than $1M just in profit per hour, 24 hours a day, for 365 … Continue reading Valero hit with $1.2 million penalty for toxic flaring in Benicia

ALERT – Dangerous LA MIGRA game Friday

Talk to any Benicia high schoolers you know! [BenIndy Contributor Nathalie Christian – On Wednesday, March 29, the Benicia Unified School District (BUSD) issued a district-wide warning that the annual occurrence of the racist, violent “game” Benicia High School students call “La Migra” is anticipated to occur this Friday, March 31. For more than 20 years, the … Continue reading ALERT – Dangerous LA MIGRA game Friday

Benicia Mayor Steve Young on the record, Part 2

Stephen Golub Interview with Mayor Steve Young (continued) By Stephen Golub, March, 2023 (About Steve Golub). Previously appearing in the Benicia Herald, no online presence. INTERVIEW PART 2 (See also Interview, Part 1) SG: Benicia recently wrapped up a sometimes contentious process of finalizing and then submitting housing plans to the state, as mandated by … Continue reading Benicia Mayor Steve Young on the record, Part 2

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