Benicia CA, Democracy under attack, Hands OFF, Local vigilance, Resist!

Hands Off! Mass Call for Mobilizing Against Trump’s Power Grab

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About this April 5 event

Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They’re taking everything they can get their hands on, claiming anything standing in their way is illegal, and daring the American people to stop them.

On Saturday, April 5, we’re taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!

This event is being organized by MoveOn, Public Citizen, Stand Up America, and the Not Above the Law Coalition in support of the Hands Off day of action and future actions. [from mobilize.us]

EVERYONE SHOW UP ON APRIL 5!

See update here: TODAY! – Massive Day of Protests near Benicia – Find one and show up!

Here’s a listing of HANDS OFF! events and volunteer opportunities near Benicia, CA, including Hercules, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, etc. 

 

There’s also a big event in Sacramento PICNIC PROTEST!  https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/764785/

 

SEE BELOW FOR UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS…
Here’s a list of protests and important events in and near Benicia for the week of April 1 – April 6.
Benicia CA, Benicia City Council, BISHO, Industrial Safety and Health Ordinance, Valero Benicia Refinery

ALERT! Important to attend Benicia City Council this Tues. April 1

BENICIA ISO TO BE VOTED ON APRIL 1

BISHO.org

By the Benicia Industrial Safety and Health Ordinance
citizens group (BISHO)

Benicia, CA (March 28, 2025) – On Tuesday, April 1, Benicia City Council will meet to discuss and conduct its final vote on the draft Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO) that will help protect Benicians against potential fires, explosions and toxic emissions connected to the Valero Refinery and other facilities. The meeting will be at Benicia City Hall, 230 East L Street, Benicia, beginning at 6 p.m.

“Because this is the final up-or-down vote on the ISO, we are urging supporters to attend to show support, either in person or by Zoom,” said Terry Mollica, a member of Benicia Industrial Safety and Health Ordinance (BISHO), a citizens group formed in 2023 to advocate for the passage of a strong Benicia Industrial Safety and Health Ordinance.  “This is our last, best chance to establish an ISO that will get Benicia a seat at the table to protect the health and safety of our kids, our seniors and everyone else in our wonderful city.” BISHO has more than 250 supporters, with membership and website visits growing as more refinery incidents occur. Benicia is the only Bay Area refinery town without an ISO.

Benicia City Council voted in January 2023 to begin the process of developing a draft ISO to ultimately be presented to City Council for vote. Since that time, a City Council subcommittee, led by Council Members Terry Scott and Kari Birdseye and Fire Chief Josh Chadwick, have conducted multiple meetings with stakeholders, citizens, experts in industrial emissions, environmental groups, other Bay Area refinery cities and many others to gain feedback as to the best ISO for Benicia.

On March 4, City staff, led by Chief Chadwick, presented the draft ISO to Council and the public. After presentations by many community members, Valero and other industrial organizations to be affected by the ISO, Council voted unanimously to move forward with the draft, calling for a second reading and final vote.

“Our citizens group is thrilled that the ISO is close to becoming a reality,” said Mollica.  “Along with local health and environmental advocates, we have spent years calling for tighter regulations to protect citizens from dangerous industrial emissions that impact air quality and the health of Benicians. We are finally near the finish line and are so grateful that City Council has supported this effort.”

Benicia CA, Democracy under attack, Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO), Local vigilance, Resist!

CORRECTION: Big week for Benicia activists

PICK A PROTEST!

…OR GO TO A BUNCH OF ‘EM!

Please note, the April 3 Benicia protest is on a THURSDAY (not Wednesday). And on EVERY Thursday, 5PM. Sorry for previous error. 

The Orange Guy and his minions aren’t the only ones who can pour it on with a gazillion acts in every direction almost daily. Resisters all over the U.S. are organizing, showing up, using our individual and collective voices, and creatively calling attention to the crisis that is tearing down our government and attacking our friends and neighbors.

Let’s all find a time this week to join in saying no to injustice, no to corruption, no to authoritarian rule, no to Kings! See below:

Here’s a list of protests and important events for the week of March 29 – April 6.
Benicia CA, Democracy under attack, Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO), Local vigilance, Resist!

Big week for Benicia activists

PICK A PROTEST!

…OR GO TO A BUNCH OF ‘EM!

The Orange Guy and his minions aren’t the only ones who can pour it on with a gazillion acts in every direction almost daily. Resisters all over the U.S. are organizing, showing up, using our individual and collective voices, and creatively calling attention to the crisis that is tearing down our government and attacking our friends and neighbors.

Let’s all find a time this week to join in saying no to injustice, no to corruption, no to authoritarian rule, no to Kings! See below:

Here’s a list of protests and important events for the week of March 29 – April 6.

See update here: TODAY! – Massive Day of Protests near Benicia – Find one and show up!