Companies fined $1.75M in worker death at Valero refinery
Cal-OSHA fined Valero and three contractors for the death of Luis Guitierrez last year after he descended into a regenerator overflow well. A welding torch left in the well was leaking a gas called argon.
Cal-OSHA fined Valero and three contractors for the death of Luis Guitierrez last year after he descended into a regenerator overflow well. A welding torch left in the well was leaking a gas called argon.
Benicia residents asked to reduce water usage by 30% after pipeline break
The East Bay town of Benicia is undergoing a major water shortage because a pipe broke in one of the worst places it could: the water treatment plant.
The East Bay town of Benicia is undergoing a major water shortage because a pipe broke in one of the worst places it could: the water treatment plant.
Benicia residents told to cut water usage after pipeline break
A pipeline break in Benicia has forced all residents and businesses to cut water usage by 30%. Officials said the repairs could last for days.
A pipeline break in Benicia has forced all residents and businesses to cut water usage by 30%. Officials said the repairs could last for days.
Student says Benicia's 'La Migra' tradition involves racism and assault, some teens call it a game
A game is at the center of controversy in Benicia. It’s called “La Migra” and some students say it led to them being harassed and injured.
A game is at the center of controversy in Benicia. It’s called “La Migra” and some students say it led to them being harassed and injured.
Investigators deem Benicia port fire unintentional in nature
A large fire that burned at the Benicia Port for about 24 hours last weekend appears to be unintentional in nature, though its exact cause remains under investigation, the city's fire chief said Tuesday.
A large fire that burned at the Benicia Port for about 24 hours last weekend appears to be unintentional in nature, though its exact cause remains under investigation, the city's fire chief said Tuesday.
Massive fire closes Port of Benicia indefinitely
The investigation and cleanup from Saturday's massive blaze at the Port of Benicia was in high gear on Monday, in hopes of getting the critical port back in operation.
The investigation and cleanup from Saturday's massive blaze at the Port of Benicia was in high gear on Monday, in hopes of getting the critical port back in operation.
Benicia Port fire extinguished; damage could affect gas production
The Benicia Port Fire has been formally extinguished and now, one of the big questions is what will happen with companies that use that dock? Some worry that gas production could be impacted as the burned dock sits next to the Valero refinery.
The Benicia Port Fire has been formally extinguished and now, one of the big questions is what will happen with companies that use that dock? Some worry that gas production could be impacted as the burned dock sits next to the Valero refinery.
Benicia port fire under control as officials look for cause
Fire crews in Benicia said they made significant progress Sunday on the blaze that tore through the port on Saturday.
Fire crews in Benicia said they made significant progress Sunday on the blaze that tore through the port on Saturday.
Benicia port fire could last for days
A four-alarm fire ripped through the port of Benicia on Saturday near the Amports docks, prompting fire crews to race into action and up to 100 spectators to come out and watch the dark plumes of smoke lick the sky.
A four-alarm fire ripped through the port of Benicia on Saturday near the Amports docks, prompting fire crews to race into action and up to 100 spectators to come out and watch the dark plumes of smoke lick the sky.
Suspect arrested for Benicia store owner's fatal shooting
Benicia police arrested Nyzell Marquis Dubuisson on suspicion of murder, conspiracy and robbery stemming from what happened on Rose Market when owner Bahadur Singh, 60, was killed on Tuesday.
Benicia police arrested Nyzell Marquis Dubuisson on suspicion of murder, conspiracy and robbery stemming from what happened on Rose Market when owner Bahadur Singh, 60, was killed on Tuesday.
Convenience store owner shot and killed during robbery in Benicia
Police are looking for the person who shot and killed a convenience store owner late Tuesday night.
Police are looking for the person who shot and killed a convenience store owner late Tuesday night.
Benicia woman reunited with dog Zoey after 12 years
Over a decade ago, Zoey was reported missing in Lafayette. Last week she was found near Stockton, and reunited with her owner.
Over a decade ago, Zoey was reported missing in Lafayette. Last week she was found near Stockton, and reunited with her owner.
Funeral expense donation jar stolen for beloved Benicia employee
Employees at Bob's Liquor in Benicia put out a donation box to help Mike Haro’s family pay for funeral expenses. But the man walking toward the store in this surveillance video Saturday afternoon stole hundreds of dollars.
Employees at Bob's Liquor in Benicia put out a donation box to help Mike Haro’s family pay for funeral expenses. But the man walking toward the store in this surveillance video Saturday afternoon stole hundreds of dollars.
Benicia sideshow leads to one arrest; stores in area robbed and vandalized
Police say 300 people attended a sideshow in Benicia and one person was arrested for alleged reckless driving and possession of a controlled substance. Some businesses were vandalized and burglarized by people who attended the sideshow, police said.
Police say 300 people attended a sideshow in Benicia and one person was arrested for alleged reckless driving and possession of a controlled substance. Some businesses were vandalized and burglarized by people who attended the sideshow, police said.
Benicia sideshow leads to 1 arrest
Police say 300 people attended a sideshow in Benicia and one person was arrested for alleged reckless driving and possession of a controlled substance. Some businesses were vandalized and burglarized by people who'd attened the sideshow, police say.
Police say 300 people attended a sideshow in Benicia and one person was arrested for alleged reckless driving and possession of a controlled substance. Some businesses were vandalized and burglarized by people who'd attened the sideshow, police say.
Suspected murder-suicide leaves two dead in Benicia
Police said two people are dead after a suspected murder-suicide in Benicia on Saturday.
Police said two people are dead after a suspected murder-suicide in Benicia on Saturday.
Worker dies in Valero refinery
Authorities are investigating the death of a worker at the Valero refinery in Benicia.
Authorities are investigating the death of a worker at the Valero refinery in Benicia.
Former CEO of Benicia solar company gets 30 years for $1B Ponzi scheme
Jeff Carpoff, 50, who started DC Solar in Benicia, received the maximum penalty after pleading guilty in January 2020 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
Jeff Carpoff, 50, who started DC Solar in Benicia, received the maximum penalty after pleading guilty in January 2020 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
Vigil held for Benicia teen killed responding to online car ad
A large crowd gathered in Benicia to honor the memory of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Fairfield while responding to an online car ad.
A large crowd gathered in Benicia to honor the memory of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Fairfield while responding to an online car ad.
Bay Area's massive storm could lead to even higher gas prices, as San Francisco nears all-time high
The record breaking storm to slam the Bay Area over the weekend could end up pushing gasoline prices to records of their own.
The record breaking storm to slam the Bay Area over the weekend could end up pushing gasoline prices to records of their own.