Bay Area air regulators didn’t tell public about illegal emissions for three years. Can residents trust what comes next?

San Francisco Chronicle, by Julie Johnson, March 25, 2022 Benicia resident Andrés Soto can’t see Valero Energy Corp.’s oil refinery from his home in the old part of town near the waterfront. But the company’s fingerprints are all over the city, from its name on Little League baseball outfield signs to its logo on charitable … Continue reading Bay Area air regulators didn’t tell public about illegal emissions for three years. Can residents trust what comes next?

Benicia FINALLY gets a seat on the Air District Board

By Roger Straw, March 22, 2022 Benicia Mayor Steve Young chosen to sit on Bay Area Air District Board of Directors Benicia Mayor Steve Young has been appointed as a member of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Board of Directors. The appointment was made by the seven Mayors in Solano County. The … Continue reading Benicia FINALLY gets a seat on the Air District Board

Valero Benicia Refinery ordered to stop 20 years of illegal toxic emissions, public gets detailed summary of emissions 2003-2021

Air District board approves abatement order for longstanding toxic releases at Valero Benicia refinery Vallejo Sun, By Scott Morris, Mar 15, 2022 BENICIA – A hearing board for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District approved an abatement order for the Valero Benicia Refinery on Tuesday to correct an issue where a hydrogen vent has … Continue reading Valero Benicia Refinery ordered to stop 20 years of illegal toxic emissions, public gets detailed summary of emissions 2003-2021

Dangerous Valero Emissions Went Unchecked For Years In Benicia

Benicia’s mayor and other city leaders said they were not informed of the problem until two months ago. Benicia Patch, March 4, 2022 BENICIA, CA — Representatives from Valero and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District appeared in front of the Benicia City Council Tuesday night after revelations were made known that the refinery … Continue reading Dangerous Valero Emissions Went Unchecked For Years In Benicia