“Who’s Monitoring the Monitors?” Last Night’s City Council ISO Status Report In Review

Who’s monitoring our air monitors? Not Valero, apparently Opinion by BenIndy’s Editorial Board, March 6, 2024  Most Benicia residents will agree that when it comes to our health and safety, timely, clear disclosure of dangers to our community’s health is paramount to helping us make good decisions. In the context of keeping our families safe … Continue reading “Who’s Monitoring the Monitors?” Last Night’s City Council ISO Status Report In Review

“BISHO, Revenue Measures and Cabaldon: Three Steps We Can Take on March 5 for a Safer, Healthier, Better Benicia”

[Note from BenIndy: What luck! A second installment from Benicia Herald columnist (and author, blogger, and Benicia resident) Stephen Golub, just in time for Election Day and the March 5 Benicia City Council Meeting.] By Stephen Golub, first appearing in the Benicia Herald on March 3, 2024 As demonstrated by the February 24 Valero spill, … Continue reading “BISHO, Revenue Measures and Cabaldon: Three Steps We Can Take on March 5 for a Safer, Healthier, Better Benicia”

Benicia resident Ramón Castellblanch: Jackie Elward is the most progressive candidate for District 3 State Senator

By Ramon Castellblanch, March 1, 2024 I will be voting for Jackie Elward for District 3 state senator because what I see of the overall records and positions of the candidates, hers adds up to show me that she’s the most progressive candidate.  On environmental issues, Valero’s targeting her highlights the progressivity.  Along with other … Continue reading Benicia resident Ramón Castellblanch: Jackie Elward is the most progressive candidate for District 3 State Senator

Benicia resident Larnie Fox: I’m voting for Monica Brown for County Supervisor, District 2

  By Larnie Fox, February 27, 2024 She was a classroom teacher for 39 years. To me, that speaks volumes as to her values. The Solano County Democratic Central Committee endorses Monica. Monica and her main opponent, Rochelle Sherlock are on record with their views on the County Sheriff’s office and the Vallejo Police Department. … Continue reading Benicia resident Larnie Fox: I’m voting for Monica Brown for County Supervisor, District 2