Gretchen Smail

Gretchen Smail

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Gretchen Smail is a fellow with the California Local News Fellowship program. She grew up in Vallejo and focuses on health and science reporting.

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  Oct 01, 2025

Nonprofits brace for loss of donations from Valero with Benicia refinery closure

Valero, often known for its environmental mishaps, also donated millions to charity....

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  Sep 23, 2025

Vallejo Kaiser nurses picket to address layoffs, staffing shortages, and AI

Nurses at 22 different Kaiser facilities in California participated in the day of action....

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  Sep 19, 2025

How end of EPA emissions reporting program could affect Solano County

Refineries in Solano and Contra Costa counties are some of the largest polluters in California....

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  Sep 11, 2025

Environmental groups rally against proposed carbon dioxide pipeline in Solano County

The Montezuma NorCal Carbon Sequestration Hub is currently waiting on a permit from Solano County to build a test well....

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  Oct 11, 2024

Environmental group and Valero, Port of Benicia settle pollution lawsuit

Money from the settlement will go to environmental clean-up groups to mitigate the alleged harm done....

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