Jan 25, 2022

Air district seeks abatement order for ‘significant excess emissions’ at Valero Benicia refinery

The air district called the action “a major shift in the handling of enforcement cases” against the Valero refinery....

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  Nov 18, 2021

Valero to pay $191K for air pollution at Benicia refinery

The settlement does not include 17 notices of violations the air district sent to Valero for an incident in May 2017 when a power outage sent toxic chemicals into the air....

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  Oct 06, 2021

Watchdog alleges routine pollution at Port of Benicia

Baykeeper released photos and videos showing plumes from ships docked at the port....

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  Mar 22, 2021

Fresh Air Vallejo wins environmental award for organizing against the Vallejo Marine Terminal and Orcem Cement factory

JohnGlidden.com staff report | March 22, 2021 VALLEJO– The nonprofit Fresh Air Vallejo...

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  Sep 24, 2020

Benicia plans to open cooling shelter during upcoming heat wave

BENICIA – As the Bay Area braces for another heat wave, the Benicia Senior...

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  Sep 05, 2020

Benicia opening cooling center amid excessive heat

BENICIA – In preparation for the heatwave expected to hit the area over the...

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