, December 04, 2025
Oct 31, 2025
The money would come from recent air pollution violation payments, like an $82 million settlement with Valero....
Oct 23, 2025
Environmentalists are questioning the accuracy of data reported by the refineries as the Bay Area Air District prepares to revise its regulations....
Oct 01, 2025
Valero, often known for its environmental mishaps, also donated millions to charity....
Sep 19, 2025
Refineries in Solano and Contra Costa counties are some of the largest polluters in California....
Jun 18, 2025
The two-year budget did not account for the impact of Valero’s potential closure next year....
May 05, 2025
The fire comes as the refinery is slated to close next year....
Apr 16, 2025
Valero is expected to cease operations at the Benicia Refinery by April 2026....
Mar 06, 2025
The Benicia City Council unanimously adopted an Industrial Health and Safety Ordinance to regulate companies like Valero....
Feb 06, 2025
The council supported passing an industrial safety ordinance, despite concerns about legal challenges from Valero....
Nov 01, 2024
The $82 million fine is the largest penalty ever assessed by the air district....
Oct 11, 2024
Money from the settlement will go to environmental clean-up groups to mitigate the alleged harm done....
Dec 20, 2023
Residents felt that state and regional regulatory agencies had not followed through on enforcement....
