BENICIA HERALD LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dr. James Egan: Deny Valero’s application

From The Benicia Herald (Benicia Herald letters appear only in the print edition) [Editor:  Dr. Egan’s letter is a welcome contribution, expressing the growing conviction of many throughout North America, that crude-by-rail is simply unsafe under current conditions, and should be not be permitted at this time.  See also Dr. Egan’s 9/14/14 comments addressing the Valero Crude … Continue reading BENICIA HERALD LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dr. James Egan: Deny Valero’s application

San Luis Obispo Tribune: Benicia to recirculate Valero DEIR

Repost from the San Luis Obispo Tribune [Editor: Nice to know that the folks in San Luis Obispo (home of Phillips 66 Santa Maria Refinery) are keeping an eye on Benicia….  – RS] California city plans more study of crude-oil rail shipments The Associated PressFebruary 4, 2015 BENICIA, Calif. — The city of Benicia is … Continue reading San Luis Obispo Tribune: Benicia to recirculate Valero DEIR

Valero Crude By Rail DEIR – sections to be recirculated, released June 30, 2015

Repost from City of Benicia, CA – Valero Crude By Rail [Editor: Not surprisingly, we will need to wait a few more months while the City’s consultants respond to the overwhelming critical comments on the first Draft of Valero’s EIR.  Thanks to all who wrote or spoke at Planning Commission hearings.  We will keep you … Continue reading Valero Crude By Rail DEIR – sections to be recirculated, released June 30, 2015

Valero Crude by Rail ranked #1 news story in Benicia for 2014

By Roger Straw, January 30, 2015 The Benicia Herald published a separate section today, “The Year 2014 In Review.”  Counting down dramatically from #14, the #1 story of the year was “Opponents, supporters of Crude-by-Rail Plan square off as city leaders mull decision.”  Subtitle: “For second straight year, Valero Refinery’s permit request dominates Benicia news.” … Continue reading Valero Crude by Rail ranked #1 news story in Benicia for 2014