The Bay Area has a “refinery corridor”, the five refineries spanning from Richmond to Concord.  Keep in mind, there are only 135 refineries in the US, and FIVE of them are right here in our region. As outlined in our

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Public health experts say smoke from the wildfires choking California skies carries dangerous levels of particulate matter. Studies show firestorms drive a spike in visits to the emergency room — especially among the elderly. Dr. Janice Kirsch