Benicia

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  Jun 18, 2025

Benicia passes two-year budget amid uncertainty over possible Valero closure

The two-year budget did not account for the impact of Valero’s potential closure next year....

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  Jun 16, 2025

Vallejo and Benicia take to streets for nationwide protests of Trump Administration

Hundreds marched through downtown Vallejo....

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  May 29, 2025

Former Benicia schools superintendent to return to district on interim basis

The school board is expected to approve an employment contract for Janice Adams during its meeting Thursday....

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  May 05, 2025

Residents shelter in place during fire at Valero Benicia refinery

The fire comes as the refinery is slated to close next year....

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  Apr 16, 2025

Valero to shut down Benicia refinery after more than two decades

Valero is expected to cease operations at the Benicia Refinery by April 2026....

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  Apr 14, 2025

Benicia schools superintendent steps down for job at Santa Clara Unified

The Santa Clara Unified school board appointed Damon Wright as their next superintendent....

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  Apr 07, 2025

Photos: Fiestas Primavera in Benicia

The educational cultural event that aims to create community....

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  Apr 04, 2025

Fiestas Primavara returns to Benicia City Park for its second year

The educational cultural event aims to create community and understanding through cultural immersion....

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  Mar 20, 2025

Benicia comic book shop celebrates first year of employee ownership

Three employees took over Zeppelin Comics and saved it from closure last year....

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  Mar 06, 2025

Benicia approves ordinance regulating hazardous materials manufacturers

The Benicia City Council unanimously adopted an Industrial Health and Safety Ordinance to regulate companies like Valero....

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  Feb 06, 2025

Benicia officials embrace refinery regulations despite possible Valero lawsuit

The council supported passing an industrial safety ordinance, despite concerns about legal challenges from Valero....

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  Feb 03, 2025

Vallejo’s Mare Island Brewing Co. celebrates its ten-year anniversary with a podcast

“Battleships to Beers” details the links between the brewery and Mare Island’s naval history....

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