Bay Area Air Quality Management District Archives - Open Vallejo

Through fence bars, an industrial site with two yellow silos and an angled conveyor; a U.S. flag flies above a cinderblock wall with, dry brush, clear sky.

Air district orders halt at Vallejo concrete plant

by Sarah Hopkins August 22, 2025August 22, 2025

An oil refinery is seen at dusk, illuminated by orange and white lights, with smokestacks releasing plumes into the darkening sky. The image is taken through a metal security fence in the foreground, emphasizing restricted access and industrial scale. Smoke and vapor rise from various towers, and trailers and utility vehicles are visible in the fenced-in lot below.

Valero plans to close Benicia refinery by 2026

by Sarah Hopkins April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

A nighttime view of an oil refinery illuminated by industrial lights, with emissions rising from a tall smokestack. The refinery’s structures are silhouetted against the twilight sky, with power lines and utility poles in the foreground adding to the industrial atmosphere.

Valero faces record $82 million fine over Benicia refinery emissions

by Vanessa Arredondo November 7, 2024November 7, 2024