Northern California Community Wants Stronger Oversight of Dangerous Refineries Nearby

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By By Liza GrossOct 9, 2026, 7:01 pm95 ptsTrending
Residents of a small San Francisco Bay Area town plagued by refinery accidents came to a community meeting to call for stronger enforcement and transparency about risks. By Liza Gross MARTINEZ, Calif.—Scores of people tired of living near accident-prone refineries packed an elementary school auditorium to…

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