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KQED NEWS Radio, by Ericka Cruz Guevarra, Julie Small, Alan Montecillo, Apr 21, 2025

Last week, the oil giant Valero announced that it will “idle, restructure, or cease operations” at its Benicia refinery that employs more than 400 workers. KQED’s Julie Small tells us how officials are reacting, and why many view this decision as a response to state and local regulations.