BENICIA ACTION ALERT: Protect Democracy, Count Every Vote!

By Roger Straw, October 30, 2020 PROTECT THE RESULTS rallies on November 4 Benicia residents have formed a temporary organization under the umbrella Choose Democracy Benicia, in anticipation of potential trouble on Election Day and after. Democrats, Republicans and Independents agree that in a democracy, every vote should be counted, and the results should be … Continue reading BENICIA ACTION ALERT: Protect Democracy, Count Every Vote!

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

Election Day? No! This week (Sept 28-Oct 3) is ELECTION WEEK!

Everything you need to know to vote early – THIS WEEK! Detailed notes and links on how and where to return your mail-in ballot (Hint: Return it ANYTIME via US Postal Service (postage paid).) Information from our Solano County Registrar of Voters on how to TRACK your ballot The Benicia Independent’s recommendations on local Benicia races … Continue reading Election Day? No! This week (Sept 28-Oct 3) is ELECTION WEEK!

California plans to independently vet COVID-19 vaccine data

State will assemble a “review board” of leading scientists Vallejo Times-Herald, By Lisa Krieger, September 26, 2020 California will conduct its own independent review of potential COVID-19 vaccines, signaling its distrust of the Trump administration’s accelerated “Operation Warp Speed” initiative. To vet a vaccine before distribution to state residents, California Health and Human Services Secretary … Continue reading California plans to independently vet COVID-19 vaccine data