Cal OSHA fines Chevron nearly $1 million for refinery fire, Bakersfield next?

Cal OSHA fines Chevron nearly $1 million for refinery fire, Bakersfield next?


 The citations include eleven “willful serious” and twelve “serious” violations, resulting in the highest penalties in Cal/OSHA’s history.

Chevron's Richmond, CA refinery; photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Ray LaHood steps down as DOT chief, impact on California HSR unknown

Ray LaHood steps down as DOT chief, impact on California HSR unknown

EPA fines biomass energy firm $145,000 for air violations

 Tracy wood waste to energy firm fined for air pollution violations.

EPA fines biomass energy firm $145,000 for air violations

APCD declares first Valley-wide wood burning ban

Don't light up that wood-burning fireplace today!

APCD declares first Valley-wide wood burning ban

photo © F. Maccioli