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The 3.5-mile buffer zone would have no effect on Santa Clara County where a developer bought the Uesugi Farms site, just across the river from Strada Verde. Google Earth image.

Government / Politics

What is the purpose of Measure R and its 3.5-mile buffer zone?

Voters are confused by Measure R pro/con mailers and are left questioning its purpose and impact.

TriCal has been at the same location over 40 years. Google Earth photo.

Government / Politics

San Benito County supervisors add Measure R to Nov. 8 ballot

Despite questions about motive behind it, if it passes, a 3.5-mile buffer zone will be placed around the TriCal property on Hwy 25.

TriCal has been at the same location over 40 years. Google Earth photo.

Business / Economy

Strada Verde reaches safety agreement with TriCal

The company will pay to move part of TriCal’s chemical operation out of the county if the county approves its innovation park plan.

Trical facility behind the trees along Highway 25. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

Backers of TriCal buffer zone submit signed petitions

San Benito County Elections Office has 30 days to verify signatures.

A car passes by the Trical facility on May 27, 2022. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

Ballot initiative effort aims to put buffer zone around chemical warehouse

Voter passage of Trical buffer could block approval of Strada Verde development.

Strada Verde Illustrative Site Plan. Image from the Initiative.

Government / Politics

Strada Verde: Second peer review claims Trical buffer zone analysis is incomplete

Trical’s consultant says the original hazard report uses incorrect assumptions.

Greg Knight with ABS Consulting said in case of a leak, dispersion will look like the cigarette shape as shown on the image. Image courtesy of meeting agenda packet.

Government / Politics

Peer review findings differ from Strada Verde hazard report

Consultants disagree on methodology and what would be a safe buffer zone from Trical Inc.

Site plan for Strada Verde Innovation Park. Image courtesy of Newport Pacific Land Company.

Housing / Land Use

Strada Verde impact study calls for 3.5-mile buffer zone

Report says the location of the proposed autonomous vehicle testing facility is too close to a distributor of agriculture fumigants.

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