Coronavirus updates (March 18) from Solano County, State of California

UPDATE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18: Press Release, Solano County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020 News Contacts: Matthew A. Davis, Sr. Management Analyst and Public Communications Officer, (707) 784-6111, MADavis@solanocounty.com (AND) Jayleen Richards, Public Health Administrator, Health and Social Services Department, (707) 784-8616,  JMRichards@solanocounty.com Solano County Public Health emphasizes the Governor’s measures to promote social … Continue reading Coronavirus updates (March 18) from Solano County, State of California

We will never back down from Benicia’s Big Oil bullies

By Roger Straw, March 4, 2020 Here in Benicia, Big Oil is already setting aside funds to stack our City Council in November.  See Valero PAC report shows $248,111 on hand to influence Benicia’s 2020 election. As a followup to yesterday’s post, “Wave of oil money hits local Calif. climate candidates” – I am passing … Continue reading We will never back down from Benicia’s Big Oil bullies

Canada limits speed of trains moving dangerous goods – details

Minister of Transport updates Ministerial Order to reduce the risks of derailment of trains transporting dangerous goods Benzinga, February 16, 2020 8:04pm OTTAWA, Feb. 16, 2020 /CNW/ – To protect Canadians who live along our rail corridors, it is critical that the movement of dangerous goods by rail is done in a safe way. Today, the Minister of Transport, … Continue reading Canada limits speed of trains moving dangerous goods – details

Times-Herald: Benicia City Council votes against district elections

Vallejo Times-Herald, by John Glidden, January 22, 2020 BENICIA — District elections won’t be coming to Benicia anytime soon. The Benicia City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to keep its current election format in which the mayor and four councilmembers are elected by voters across the city. City Attorney Benjamin Stock sought direction to see … Continue reading Times-Herald: Benicia City Council votes against district elections