Benicia city council votes unanimous ‘no’ on crude oil by rail
Kali Persall,
Managing Editor
September 28, 2016
On any given day, trains can be heard screeching throughout Benicia on the Union Pacific Railroad, transporting industrial materials and automotive parts. A unanimous vote by the city council guaranteed that crude oil will not be riding the rails into the city anytime soon. On Sept. 20, the Benicia City Council unanim...
Crude oil by rail a possibility in Benicia
Kali Persall,
Managing Editor
April 6, 2016
A controversial proposal by the Valero oil refinery that would bring in thousands of tons of crude oil a day has some Benicia residents seriously questioning whether it’s time to peel the “It’s Better in Benicia” bumper stickers from the backs of their cars and relocate. Originally proposed in 20...
