Advisory
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Refinery flare at Valero in Benicia. The Air District is aware of the flaring and has inspectors on site investigating. Inspectors are responding to public complaints, documenting any violations of air quality regulations and assisting first responders as needed. Residents should follow instructions from local health officials. The Air District is monitoring this closely. Check back for updates.
Rio Molina
Being from a farmworker family, Rio strives for health equity. He was born and raised in Sonoma County, which has one of the highest pediatric cancer rates in the state. His hometown, Graton, is surrounded in all directions by chemically intensive, industrial agriculture.
Since June 2021, Rio has worked performing inspections of temporary agricultural worker housing for the state workforce agency, EDD. Beyond this role, he is an incoming MPH student at UC Berkeley, where he intends to study the health impacts of disasters exacerbated by climate change. Rio is eager to collaborate and build solidarity with other regional representatives.
Cập Nhật Lần Cuối: 08/11/2016