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Just transition, Progressive Democrats of Benicia, Signature Development Group, Valero Benicia Refinery

Progressive Democrats of Benicia – June 18th meeting about Valero’s potential redevelopment

WHAT LAYS AHEAD FOR BENICIA?

From Signature Development’s “Move Benicia Forward” Plan Details page, https://www.movebeniciaforward.com/plan_details?ref=the-benicia-bridge.ghost.io

The potential permanent closure and redevelopment of the Valero Refinery site could prove to be one of the most significant events in the future of Benicia. The 900+ acre site is being planned for redevelopment by Signature Development Group on behalf of Valero. Signature Development’s founder, Mike Ghielmetti, and his colleague, Jonathan Fearn, will explain the general aim of the redevelopment plan, the timeline and the challenges and opportunities presented. There will be time set aside for questions following the presentation.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 6:30 P.M.
In Person Meeting
DONA BENICIA ROOM OF THE BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
The meeting will begin at 6:30 for a social half hour with the program starting at 7 p.m.
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Benicia, Democracy under attack, Donald Trump, Local vigilance, No Kings!

VIDEO: BENICIA NO KINGS DAY #3

Flag Day in Benicia, Benicia Standing Strong…

Video by Dr. Constance Beutel, June 14, 2024

ABOUT 200 GATHERED ON FLAG DAY IN BENICIA, JUNE 14, TO OPPOSE AUTHORITARIAN RULE

JUNE 14—Trump’s Birthday,
The president celebrated and promoted himself
by giving Ultimate Fighting Championship
unfettered access to the White House and Lincoln Memorial
to stage a private, for-profit sports event.

JUNE 14—Flag Day
We supported the republic for which the flag stands. . .
Where power flows from the people,
Where leaders are accountable to the Constitution.

It was festive and encouraging, but we’re not done yet. The danger is real, and we’re in it for the long haul. We will lift every voice in the struggle to save our Democracy – we will continue the momentum. Benicia Standing Strong!

Arts Benicia, Public Art

Benicia Art: A Phoenix rises on First Street in new mural

Large public art piece on the building owned by Vickie Marchand of NY2CA Gallery

A new mural called “Together We Rise” was nearly complete on Thursday, June 4. NY2CA Gallery commissioned the piece through the Global Art Project with artists Kemit Amenophis and Mike D’Amelio, and contributions from 13 local artists. Photo by Kirk Barron.

The Benicia Bridge, By Monica Vaughan, June 5, 2026

A Phoenix has risen on Benicia’s First Street in a new mural with the intention of inspiring hope and lifting each other together through change in uncertain times.

Bay Area artists Kemit Amenophis and Mike D’Amelio began painting the large public art piece in May on the north-facing side of a building owned by Vickie Marchand, who owns NY2CA Gallery inside. NY2CA commissioned the mural through the Global Art Project, an international collective of artists founded by Benicia-based artist Carl Heyward.

Titled “Together We Rise,” the new mural is years in the making and rich with meaning.

Glowing gold against a swirling, colorful sky, a large bird …
[…continued (with many great photos) on The Benicia Bridge.]

Reposted with permission, The Benicia Bridge
Excellent reporting from Benicia’s newest award-winning journalism duo, Monica Vaughan and Laura López González. – Roger Straw
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Benicia CA, Local Regulation, Taxes

Benicia News – What’s up with the city’s Business License Tax?

Proposed changes to the current fee structure

Click the image to view the 39-page presentation by HdL Companies.

The Benicia Bridge Newsletter, By Monica Vaughan, June 2, 2026

City officials want to revamp Benicia’s business license tax program – the fee that businesses are supposed to pay to operate in Benicia. The City Council will discuss proposed changes and increases at its meeting tonight with the goal of directing staff to write a ballot measure for voters to consider in the November election.

The current fee structure is based on gross receipts and business type, with an exemption for those who bring in less than $10,000 a year. The fee ranges between $75 to  $450.

An initial conversation… […continued on The Benicia Bridge.]

Reposted with permission, The Benicia Bridge
Excellent reporting from Benicia’s newest award-winning journalism duo, Monica Vaughan and Laura López González. – Roger Straw
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