Bay Area Air Quality Management District, October 31, 2024 (Emph. added by BenIndy) SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and California Air Resources Board are announcing today a nearly $82 million penalty in a joint case to address significant air pollution violations by Valero Refining Co. at its Benicia refinery. This … Continue reading Air District and CARB fine Valero Refining Co. $82 million for Benicia air quality violations→
[BenIndy: This win shows why Benicia residents are demanding local oversight through the enactment of an Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO). While we’re grateful to Baykeeper for taking a stand for our health and safety, we shouldn’t have to rely on nonprofits for protection. Nor should we accept City leaders’ seeming reluctance to rock the boat … Continue reading Baykeeper wins $2.38 million pollution settlement against Valero and Amports→
[Note from BenIndy: The following Politico article suggests a way for Benicia to address its budget crisis, while acknowledging the presence of a financial powerhouse in our back yard. Oh, and, do you suppose this playbook would work with regard to a port tax, too?] California city’s $550m deal with Chevron could be a national … Continue reading Maybe Benicia should begin action to initiate a local tax on Valero→
[Note from BenIndy contributor Roger Straw: I was contacted by award-winning E&E Politico reporter Sean Reilly on August 12. Sean wanted to know about the two letters sent by then CA Attorney General Kamala Harris during Benicia’s long and controversial consideration of Valero Benicia Refinery’s “Crude by Rail” proposal. Sean’s excellent article appears below. Note … Continue reading Benicia in national news regarding Kamala Harris’ role in opposing Valero crude by rail→
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