Ohio catastrophe is ‘wake-up call’ to dangers of deadly train derailments

The next derailment ‘could be cataclysmic’ if action isn’t taken after the incident near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, says expert The Guardian, by Tom Perkins, 11 Feb 2023 Five days after a train carrying vinyl chloride derailed and exploded near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, crews ignited a controlled burn of toxic chemicals to prevent a much more dangerous explosion. … Continue reading Ohio catastrophe is ‘wake-up call’ to dangers of deadly train derailments

Local non-profit sues City of Benicia – Development threatens Civil-War era buildings and grounds

[To sign a petition in support of this lawsuit to stop the City of Benicia plan, see “Help Us Appeal the City’s Approval of these projects!” on Change.org.  For earlier stories on this see below.  – R.S.] 1000 FRIENDS PROTECTING HISTORIC BENICIA Press Release, November 21, 2022 Contact:  Elizabeth Patterson, elopato29@gmail.com 1,000 Friends Protecting Historic Benicia, a … Continue reading Local non-profit sues City of Benicia – Development threatens Civil-War era buildings and grounds

Craig Snider: Think Twice Before Supporting Largaespada and Strawbridge

…we can make a constructive change this November by replacing both with Terry Scott and Kari Birdseye. By Craig Snider, October 9, 2022 With the Benicia City Council election in full swing, I’ve read with interest various opinions about the candidates. But two candidates stand out for their anti-public health and antibusiness development stances: Largaespada … Continue reading Craig Snider: Think Twice Before Supporting Largaespada and Strawbridge

Latest ‘Our Voices’ – With the right approach to learning

BENICIA BLACK LIVES MATTER …OUR VOICES… From BeniciaBlackLivesMatter.com [See also: About BBLM] “With the right approach to learning, I know our schools can provide a more holistic, respectful, and equitable educational experience for all of our young people in the future. “ August 29, 2022 Branden Ducharme, White male, age 20 Lifetime Benicia resident As … Continue reading Latest ‘Our Voices’ – With the right approach to learning