Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Benicia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
14 topics in environment
Industrial Safety Ordinance monitoring
BCAMP air monitoring funding
Countywide Air Quality Summit
Toxic waste dump and refinery waste
IT Panoche hazardous waste facility
Catalyst grant public input
Air District grant
Recycling / BCAMP air monitoring
Air monitoring
Sustainable Solano grant
Air District grant / EJ designation
Air monitoring (BCAMP)
REPAIR Catalyst Grant
Solano Resource Conservation District annual update
In the News
5 articlesRecent coverage of Benicia from local and regional media.
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, 2026California’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, 2026An 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, 2026Valero 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, 2025Valero 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