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 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

Even so-called renewable energy firms have to comply with air regulations. Tracy wood waste to energy plant failed to properly operate and maintain emission monitoring equipment.

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

Obama speaks out on climate change and sustainable energy - so what?

Obama speaks out on climate change and sustainable energy - so what?

AMTRAK and California's High-Speed Rail Authority jointly seeking HSR train sets

 I wonder if they will ever start to build this in California?

AMTRAK and California's High-Speed Rail Authority jointly seeking HSR train sets

USEPA says Buttonwillow facility tops list of California toxic chemical releases

Another Kern County business is #1 at something - not sure it's something to brag about though!

USEPA says Buttonwillow facility tops list of California toxic chemical releases

Chevron asks (again) for permission to violate air regs

 I don't recall filing this many variance requests when I worked for Chevron.

Chevron asks (again) for permission to violate air regs

Warren Buffet goes solar in Kern County

Warren Buffet goes solar in Kern County