Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast — where local stories, voices, and issues come to life.

In today’s episode, Hosts Ruben and Rick joins producers Andy and Bart to unpack the news of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s (BAAQMD) discussion about the distribution of the Valero fine settlement.

The team breaks down what this settlement means for Benicia — how the funds could be allocated, what projects may benefit, and how this moment fits into the city’s ongoing dialogue about accountability, the environment, and community impact.

It’s a timely and important discussion on transparency, restitution, and Benicia’s path forward.

Let’s get into it.

PS: For more information go to:

https://www.baaqmd.gov/en/news-and-events/page-resources/2024-news/103124-penalty-valero?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Comments to BAAQMD about this subject can be made to the agency at: [email protected]