Dave Jones, a candidate in the 2018 California attorney general race, spoke at the November meeting of the Progressive Democrats of Benicia Club held Monday at the Benicia Senior Center. Thirty-five people attended this meeting. Jones was elected State Insurance Commissioner in 2010 and was re-elected to that position in 2014 which he still serves. […]
Valero backs out of proposed Martinez terminal acquisition
Valero Energy Corporation announced Monday that it would be nixing its planned acquisition of two petroleum and distribution terminals in Richmond and Martinez owned by Plains All American Pipeline. The decision followed a July lawsuit in which California Attorney General Xavier Becerra alleged that the purchase could contribute to higher gas prices in the state […]
Attorney General Becerra hopes to block Martinez terminal sale to Valero
By Donna Beth Weilenman Martinez News Gazette Special to the Herald California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced he is seeking an injunction to block Valero Energy Corporation from buying the Martinez petroleum terminal, a purchase he called “anti-competitive behavior” and “unacceptable.” A court hearing on the motion is expected to take place next month. Becerra […]