Coronavirus in Solano County – another 34 cases today

UPDATE: See today’s latest information [Source: Solano County Coronavirus Dashboard.  For a complete archive of day by day data, see my Excel ARCHIVE.] This thing is far from over… Wednesday, October 21: 34 new cases overnight, no new deaths, no new hospitalizations.  Since the outbreak began: 7,205 cases, 405 hospitalized, 74 deaths.Compare previous report, Tuesday, Oct. … Continue reading Coronavirus in Solano County – another 34 cases today

Candidates for Benicia Mayor and Council – written answers to questions on key issues

[BenIndy editor: Many thanks to Benicia Herald editor Galen Kusic for gathering together in one place the following Benicia candidates’ written responses to questions on key issues.  I am hopeful that in future I can re-format this Q&A so that all candidate responses to each question appear side-by-side for an easier voter comparison.  Stay tuned … Continue reading Candidates for Benicia Mayor and Council – written answers to questions on key issues

Coronavirus: California could see 89% increase in hospitalizations next month, health official warns

Dr. Mark Ghaly flagged “early signs” that state’s progress has shifted slightly: hospitalizations could rise from 2,578 patients now to 4,864 by late October Vallejo Times-Herald, By Fiona Kelliher, September 25, 2020 California could see an 89% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations by the next month if coronavirus infections continue apace, a top state health official … Continue reading Coronavirus: California could see 89% increase in hospitalizations next month, health official warns

Bay Area refineries taking a new path – going from processing crude oil to renewable energy

Refineries Renewed  – Phillips 66, Marathon move to renewable biofuels East Bay Express, By Jean Tepperman, September 16, 2020 Residents of East Bay refinery communities, public officials and environmental organizations had mixed reactions to recent surprise announcements by two Bay Area oil refineries: Phillips 66 said its Rodeo refinery will stop processing petroleum and switch … Continue reading Bay Area refineries taking a new path – going from processing crude oil to renewable energy