SF News Martinez Refinery Releases Coke Dust (Again), Raising Concerns from Residents Martinez residents were alarmed that the Martinez Refining Company released coke dust, a byproduct of petroleum refining, for the second time in two weeks, after a major release of several tons of spent catalyst last year with potential public health risks.
SF News San Jose emergency room shut down after chemical spill A Hazmat team has closed San Jose Valley Medical Center's emergency room after an unknown chemical exposure. At least 37 employees, 47 patients were given Silkwood scrubdowns. The toxic mess, it seems, came