Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Benicia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Recent coverage of Benicia from local and regional media.

KQEDrefinery settlement funds for green transition

Benicia Eyes $40 Million From Valero Refinery Settlement for Green Transition

Benicia Eyes $40 Million From Valero Refinery Settlement for Green Transition KQED

Sep 2, 2026

KQEDgreen economy transition / refinery closure impact

California’s Fuel Fears Threaten Benicia’s ‘Just Transition’ to Green Economy

California’s Fuel Fears Threaten Benicia’s ‘Just Transition’ to Green Economy KQED

Apr 30, 2026

The Guardianrefinery closure economic transition

An oil refinery defined life in this quaint California city. What happens when it’s gone?

An oil refinery defined life in this quaint California city. What happens when it’s gone? The Guardian

Feb 26, 2026

ABC7 Bay Arearefinery closure economic impact

Valero Refinery: State lawmakers consider big bailout to prevent Benicia plant from closing next year, report says

Valero Refinery: State lawmakers consider big bailout to prevent Benicia plant from closing next year, report says ABC7 Bay Area

Sep 10, 2025

ABC7 Bay Arearefinery closure economic impact

Valero Energy Corp announces closure on Benicia refinery by April 2026, citing California regulations and high costs

Valero Energy Corp announces closure on Benicia refinery by April 2026, citing California regulations and high costs ABC7 Bay Area

Apr 17, 2025

Community Pulse

El Niño emergency declaration

Industrial Safety Ordinance monitoring

BCAMP air monitoring funding

Data center ordinance

CalPERS retired annuitant resolutions

Valero standstill agreement

United Against Hate Week proclamation

Marina boat launch fishing restrictions

Two-step policy requests

Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation

Countywide Air Quality Summit

Benicia Marina fishing restrictions

Employee labor agreements consent calendar placement

Mural vandalism and police response

Southern Pacific Depot preservation

Playground of Dreams swings

Benicia Lyft Program modifications

Toxic waste dump and refinery waste

IT Panoche hazardous waste facility

Benicia Lyft program changes

Air District Catalyst Grant

Republic Services billing

Corporation Yard bathroom remodel

Waterfront Festival and July 4th events

Shooting galleries in zoning amendments

Catalyst grant public input

Charter ballot question language

Portside Village flooding

PG&E community relations

Reviving the Benicia Youth Commission

Shooting galleries and youth recreation

Animal control / off-leash citations

Integrated planning for major developments

Sidewalk vending

Business license tax

Marine terminal / Amports

Valero property / proposed ballot measures

People living in cars / merit system

Real property transfer tax

Valero property redevelopment and jobs-housing balance

Proposed charter and transfer tax ballot measures

People living in their cars

Families in Transition volunteer shortage

Juneteenth Freedom Day proclamation

Rainwater storage and harvesting

Fourth of July fireworks fundraising

Charter city transition and real property transfer tax

Charter city change and real property transfer tax

Fourth of July fireworks