Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Benicia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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5 topics in zoning
Zoning↑Rising
Data center ordinance
1 supportive8 opposed7 concerned
19 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Zoning
469 West J Street Design Review
3 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 24, 2026
Zoning
Shooting galleries in zoning amendments
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Zoning
Shooting galleries and youth recreation
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Zoning
Housing Accountability Act presentation
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 16, 2026
In the News
5 articlesRecent 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, 2026KQEDgreen 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, 2026The 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, 2026ABC7 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, 2025ABC7 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