Benicia Contends With Valero Refinery Closure
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Valero Refinery: Challenges and Opportunities
This chapter explores the Valero refinery's advanced status in the Bay Area, comparing its safety records to older facilities. It discusses potential redevelopment plans and the collaboration with Signature Development to repurpose the site while addressing the challenges workers may face during and after the refinery's closure. Community concerns related to economic impacts, public services, and the need for improved safety nets and job creation are highlighted as the region contemplates a transition to a greener economy.
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