What would we do in chemical release? On April 26 in Superior, Wis. there was an explosion at the Husky oil refinery. According to the Chicago Tribune, a tank of crude oil or asphalt exploded prompting authorities to order the evacuation of a 3-mile (5-kilometer) radius around the refinery, as well as a 10-mile (16-kilometer) […]
Tim Bittle and Michael Nolan: Vote ‘No’ on Regional Measure 3
By Tim Bittle and Michael Nolan Special to the Herald The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and the Solano County Taxpayers Association urge all Solano voters to vote no on Regional Measure 3. Regional Measure 3 would raise bridge tolls another $3 each! That’s on top of the extra 12 cent per gallon tax recently added […]
Letters: Mike Thompson and fashion fundraiser
One way to look at it Resgarding Rachel Binah’s April 20 response to my comments about Mike Thompson’s 2008 vote against protecting our shores from off shore drilling, that’s an interesting interpretation of the bill and situation, especially considering that almost all Democrats voted for the bill and Mike Thompson and almost all Republicans voted […]
A Vibrant Faith for the 21st Century: “Reclaiming Jesus: Echoes of 1934”
By Rev. Henry Sun Special to the Herald During the season of Lent, a cohort of Wesleyan pastors and theologians published a confession of faith entitled Reclaiming Jesus: A Confession of Faith in a Time of Crisis (http://www.reclaimingjesus.org/). This particular confession is structured with six specific theological affirmations, each of which is followed by a […]
Letter: Gizzi for judge
Gizzi for judge Steve Gizzi is the most qualified candidate running to be Solano County’s next Judge.Gizzi has been a Judge Pro tem for 10 years here in Solano County and has heard over 4,000 cases. Gizzi served on the Benicia City Council and currently practices as a partner in a local law firm. Gizzi […]
Andrew Kelly: Not all autism organizations are good advocates
By Andrew Kelly Special to the Herald I’m proud to live in a society that has resolved to accept those with disabilities. However, it seems like many of those who share posts about how they love people with autism on one hand are also the same people pushing conspiracy theory and pseudoscience that is ultimately […]
Letters: Prop 68 and thanks for fashion fundraiser
CAC says thanks On Wednesday, April 25, the Benicia Community Action Council held its 9th annual fashion show benefiting the Senior Meal program. The theme this year was “The Greatest Show on Earth,” and the Master of Ceremonies– Christina Strawbridge– once again outdid herself to make it one of the best. Along with Fashion Show […]
Letter: Benicia ISO would enhance public health and safety
Benicia ISO would enhance public health and safety In his April 22 letter, Roger Straw cited a March 2018 report form the Solano County Department of Health which shows that Benicia’s rate of emergency room and hospital admissions related to asthma is much higher in comparison to statewide numbers. I wonder if anything in Benicia’s […]
Letter: Asthma in Benicia
Asthma: Benicia deserves better In her letter of March 6, Constance Beutel wrote, “Benicia deserves better health and safety protection from potentially dangerous industrial mishaps and toxic emissions.” She went on to describe the actual experience of many in our community who suffer from asthma, relating their suffering to the huge amount – 3 million […]
Letter: Why Thompson voted against the bill
Why Thompson voted against the bill I looked up that bill that Green Party congressional candidate Jason Kishineff claimed our Congressman Mike Thompson should not have voted against. It’s hard to believe that someone who claims to be paying attention to matters concerning the environment would be so out of touch with the work of […]