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 Restaurants, Food & Drink Sport-Harvested Mussels, Clams, and Scallops From NorCal Coast Found to Contain Deadly Neurotoxin Beware of eating shellfish caught by friends and relatives and friends of relatives this holiday weekend.
SF News Chevron To Pay Residents Affected By Toxic Refinery Fire And finally, in crisis communications news: After Monday's fire at the Chrevron refinery in Richmond, Calif. sent a plume of black, toxic smoke into the air blanketing much of Richmond, North Richmond, and
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
