bay area air district Archives

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The Bay Area’s most-fined air polluters: Explore 10 years of environmental violations

by Brian Krans Jan. 28, 2026, 6:23 a.m.Feb. 3, 2026, 11:27 a.m.

We scoured Bay Area Air District records to find out who the worst violators are.

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Mistaken alert about flaring at Richmond Chevron refinery sparks confusion

by Joel Umanzor July 29, 2025, 6:16 p.m.July 29, 2025, 9:32 p.m.

The refinery accidentally issued a Level 2 warning Tuesday afternoon, prompting an automated advisory about respiratory risks.

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Strong rotten odor plaguing Richmond neighborhood isn’t a danger, officials say

by Joel Umanzor March 31, 2025, 6:00 a.m.March 28, 2025, 4:51 p.m.

Parchester residents say the smell from a landfill material processing facility has worsened. Bay Area Air District says it issued multiple violations.