By Grant Cooke, Benicia resident and President, AgTech Blends, September 14, 2020 During the 2016 resistance to Valero’s horrendous attempt to bring crude oil by rail into Benicia, I urged the city council to rethink its dependence on Valero for the bulk of its tax support. I suggested then that we move away from being … Continue reading Game Over for the Oil Industry, What Will Benicia Do?
From my friend, Marilyn Bardet, September 12, 2020 Hello dear Friends and Family, By now I’m sure that each of you has your routine, mask-wearing habit down for social distancing and for simply breathing outside in our smoky air. But, do you like your mask? Is it protective against Covid AND smoke (deadly PM2.5 — … Continue reading Marilyn Bardet – mask recommendation
By Roger Straw, September 10. 2020 Why did City Manager Lorie Tinfow resign suddenly? Everyone is asking, and I wish I had an answer to that question. Most of my friends and acquaintances held her in high regard, had no warning of her quick departure, and were shocked and saddened when the news broke. Her … Continue reading Why did Benicia’s City Manager Lorie Tinfow resign suddenly?
Sad news: Benicia’s City Manager, Lorie Tinfow, has resigned as of today, September 8, 2020. Benicia Police Chief Erik Upson will serve as Acting City Manager. Information is sparse – we have only the following press release: PRESS RELEASE CITY OF BENICIA Benicia City Hall 250 East L Street Benicia, California 94510 Contact: Erik Upson … Continue reading Benicia City Manager resigns, effective immediately
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