Benicia Planning Commission to consider permitting commercial facility in Benicia Open Space Reserve

By Roger Straw, May 27, 2020, posting a letter by Don Dean Several Benicia environmental advocates are sending last-minute emails urging public attention on a proposal coming to Benicia’s Planning Commission tomorrow, Thursday, March 28, 7pm. I received a copy of the following excellent public comment submitted to the Planning Commission by Don Dean, Benicia … Continue reading Benicia Planning Commission to consider permitting commercial facility in Benicia Open Space Reserve

Letter from Andrés Soto: Chagrined at Valero’s alcohol diversion

By Andrés Soto, April 27, 2020 As we wound down the first shelter in place Earth Day/Week, I was prodded into chuckling at the Herald’s front page story of Valero diverting some of its ethanol production to the making of hand sanitizing liquids! This is like applying antibiotic ointment to a bleeding gun shot wound. … Continue reading Letter from Andrés Soto: Chagrined at Valero’s alcohol diversion

Benicia teachers and students work together during COVID-19 pandemic to succeed at distance education

The Benicia High School graduating class of 2020 is concerned they will not get to participate in a graduation ceremony. Ideas are in the works for a potential virtual ceremony. Benicia Herald, by Emma Goularte, April 8, 2020 Emma Goularte is editor of the Benicia Paw and a member of the Benicia High School graduating … Continue reading Benicia teachers and students work together during COVID-19 pandemic to succeed at distance education

FIRST LOOK: Valero PAC report shows $248,111 on hand to influence Benicia’s 2020 election

Link to Valero’s Campaign Finance Report below… By Roger Straw, February 8, 2020 Valero and it’s labor force will once again have more money to spend than any of the candidates running for office in Benicia this year.  Most likely more than all candidates combined. On November 20, 2019 Valero added $200,000 to a carry-over … Continue reading FIRST LOOK: Valero PAC report shows $248,111 on hand to influence Benicia’s 2020 election