Benicians for Clean Elections

Join the movement to oppose Valero’s big money effort to control the Benicia City Council By Roger Straw, September 29, 2022 I’ve added my name to a growing group of Benicia residents who are asking Valero to play fair in our elections Benicians For Clean Elections.  Their website is packed with information, and you can … Continue reading Benicians for Clean Elections

Larnie Fox: Clearing up a Misconception

To be clear… By Larnie Fox, September 26, 2022 In her letter to the editor in the Benicia Herald on September 23, 2022, my friend Patty Gavin quoted me writing to Christina Strawbridge “Thanks for your commitment to the arts…”. Unfortunately, she inadvertently implies that I am supporting Christina in the upcoming elections. To be … Continue reading Larnie Fox: Clearing up a Misconception

Lisa Reinertson: Kari Birdseye Sees the Big Picture

For a healthy planet for my children, for my grandchildren, and their children’s children… By Lisa Reinertson, September 21, 2022 What do the wildfires and recent air quality index of over 500 at Lake Tahoe have to do with Benicia? (Besides ruining some people’s vacations?) What do recent record-breaking temperatures throughout California, with some temperatures … Continue reading Lisa Reinertson: Kari Birdseye Sees the Big Picture

Watered-Down Bill to Punish Refinery Pollution Gets Scrapped After Oil Industry Pushback

Proposal that would have punished oil refineries is dead – gutted and amended in Senate after approval by full Assembly – KQED News, by Ted Goldberg. Aug 24, 2022A proposal that would have punished oil refineries that illegally pollute the air with toxic chemicals is dead, after opposition from the industry led to such a … Continue reading Watered-Down Bill to Punish Refinery Pollution Gets Scrapped After Oil Industry Pushback