New Website Highlights Gaps in Communities’ Access to Air Quality Data By email, November 16, 2022 “Refineries are being forced to measure toxic chemicals they release. But they still don’t want the people next door to know what they’re breathing,” said Dr. Gwen Ottinger, Associate Professor at Drexel University in Philadelphia. “That’s where Refinery Air … Continue reading Refinery Air Watch – new website shows missing info on Valero Benicia and across U.S.→
Councilmember Lionel Largaespada wrote on Facebook that he called retired executive Terry Scott and planning commissioner Kari Birdseye to congratulate them. The Vallejo Sun, by Scott Morris, Nov 11, 2022 BENICIA – Benicia voters appear to have ousted incumbent city councilmembers who drew substantial monetary support from oil manufacturer Valero, as two challengers who have … Continue reading Benicia voters appear to reject incumbents, Valero in City Council election→
Benicia residents gather in City Park, hold up signs on sidewalks to protest Valero meddling in local elections By Roger Straw, November 4, 2022 Media coverage of this quickly planned protest was excellent. Even better is the video summary by local videographer Constance Beutel. I’ll post links to them all below. Personal comment: as a … Continue reading Benicia residents and candidates oppose Valero influence in local election→
