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A delegation from Baltimore is heading back home with some ideas on how to improve the lives of its young people. That's after spending time in Oakland to learn about similar efforts here. 

A delegation from Baltimore is heading back home with some ideas on how to improve the lives of its young people. That's after spending time in Oakland to learn about similar efforts here.&nbsp;

Delegation from Baltimore Visits Oakland to Learn How to Improve Lives of Young People

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California has a goal to aggressively phase out fossil fuels in order to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. That's contributed to the closure of oil refineries across the state … including Valero’s facility in the North Bay city of Benicia. But with gas prices spiraling higher, the state has focused more on securing supply than on building a bridge to a green economy. And as KQED's Julie Small reports, that’s putting refinery towns like Benicia in a tough position.

California has a goal to aggressively phase out fossil fuels in order to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. That's contributed to the closure of oil refineries across the state &hellip; including Valero&rsquo;s facility in the North Bay city of Benicia. But with gas prices spiraling higher, the state has focused more on securing supply than on building a bridge to a green economy. And as KQED's Julie Small reports, that&rsquo;s putting refinery towns like Benicia in a tough position.

City of Benicia Deals with Economic Impact of Valero Oil Refinery Closure

KQED newscast for Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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