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Benicia receives $40M from Valero refinery pollution penalties
1+ week, 4+ day ago (116+ words) A small East Bay community is receiving tens of millions of dollars after a local refinery polluted the air. The Bay Area Air District announced Thursday at a news conference at the Benicia Community Center that $30 million will go to…...
Sunnyvale launches city-run ride-share service with $3.50 rides
1+ week, 6+ day ago (114+ words) Sunnyvale is launching its own on-demand ride-share service, offering trips throughout the city for $3.50. The new service, called Sunnyvale Beam, operates similarly to Uber or Lyft but is run by the local government. The city contracted with Via Transportation to…...
First day for Richmond's Kennedy High after toxic chemical scare
3+ week, 6+ day ago (241+ words) Students at Kennedy High School in Richmond are returning to class Tuesday after testing found the campus is safe to reopen following the discovery of a potentially toxic chemical beneath the school. The West Contra Costa Unified School District announced…...