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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 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.]

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Excellent reporting from Benicia’s newest award-winning journalism duo, Monica Vaughan and Laura López González. – Roger Straw
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Benicia CA, Benicia road repairs, Benicia streets

Benicia News – When will your street get fixed?

Find out if your street made the cut…

The Benicia Bridge Newsletter, By Laura López González, May 18, 2026

In a few months, Benicians can expect to start seeing an uptick in long-overdue road repairs, starting around Cambridge Drive. The construction ushers in a four-year plan to fix Benicia’s failing roads, overwhelmingly funded by money raised through Measure F, a half-cent sales tax approved by Benicians in 2024.

Find out if your street made the cut
(on The Benicia Bridge)

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Excellent reporting from Benicia’s newest award-winning journalism duo, Monica Vaughan and Laura López González. – Roger Straw
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Just transition, Signature Development Group, Valero Benicia Refinery

Benicia News – Valero contract with real estate developer shows preliminary plans

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…

Valero Benicia Refinery | Picture by Tye Moody taken Feb. 4, 2026.

The Benicia Bridge Newsletter, By Laura López González, May 18, 2026

Valero contracted with Oakland-based real estate development firm Signature Development Group to create plans for the 900 acres it owns, including its now-idled refinery and surrounding land. Signature submitted preliminary plans to the City of Benicia on Friday. Read Signature’s overview here.

[…excerpted from The Benicia Bridge Newsletter of May 18, 2026]

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