Sep 16, 2026

Meet the three candidates running for Benicia City Council

Newcomer Justin Zollars is challenging incumbents Terry Scott and Kari Birdseye....

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  Sep 16, 2026

Conozca a los tres candidatos que se postulan para el Concejo Municipal de Benicia

El recién llegado Justin Zollars está desafiando a los actuales titulares Terry Scott y Kari Birdseye....

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  Sep 03, 2026

Bay Area Air District announces $40M in funding for city of Benicia, school district

The grant was awarded from a record $82 million fine against the Valero Refining Company in 2024....

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  Aug 13, 2026

Several incumbents decline to run again in November elections for Vallejo, Benicia

Some fresh faces will join the Vallejo City Council, Vallejo Board of Education and Benicia Board of Education after the Nov. 3 election. Two incumbents are seeking reelection to the Benicia City Council....

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  Jun 22, 2026

Developer reveals plans to transform Benicia refinery

Signature Development Group is proposing housing, retail shops, and a community park....

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  Apr 30, 2026

Benicia eyes second attempt at voter approval for transfer tax measure

The city is also considering whether to ask voters to approve an updated business license tax plan as part of its effort to shore up revenue....

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  Oct 31, 2025

Benicia mayor asks air district for grant funding to offset city shortfall

The money would come from recent air pollution violation payments, like an $82 million settlement with Valero....

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  Oct 01, 2025

Nonprofits brace for loss of donations from Valero with Benicia refinery closure

Valero, often known for its environmental mishaps, also donated millions to charity....

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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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  Dec 19, 2024

Benicia seeks to rebuild senior center with affordable housing

The Benicia City Council is seeking a developer to build affordable housing on two city-owned parcels....

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  Oct 30, 2024

Benicia City Council saves Arts and Culture Commission in reorganization of advisory bodies

The council also preserved a key oversight power held by the Open Government Commission....

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  May 10, 2024

Benicia voters could decide on two new taxes in November

The City Council is proceeding with a plan for a new property transfer tax and a group of citizens have proposed a new sales tax....

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