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2 Danville Schools Sheltering In Place Due To Gas Odor

Two Danville schools were sheltering in place as fire and PG&E crews investigated the source of a natural gas odor reported in the area, a San Ramon Valley Fire District spokeswoman said.

2012/12/12

(CBS)

Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation Of Brentwood Apartment Building

A gas leak in Brentwood evacuated a nearby apartment building Tuesday, a PG&E spokesman said.

2012/09/26

Smoke rises from the scene of a fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond, August 6, 2012. (James P.)

More Contra Costa Residents Signing Up For Voice Alerts After Refinery Fire

This week’s fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond has led to an unprecedented number of residents in Contra Costa County signing up to be notified of emergencies with voice alerts.

2012/08/08

A worker wears a hazmat suit. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hazmat Leak Contained At Newark Oil Recycling Plant

Several dozen employees at the Evergreen Oil Recycling Plant in Newark had to be evacuated mid-morning Friday following a small hazardous materials leak at the Smith Ave. facility.

2012/07/06

A sulfur leak was reported at the Conoco Phillips facility in Rodeo Friday (CBS).

10 Sickened By Leak At Rodeo Refinery

Contra Costa County hazardous materials officials said at least 10 people have reported nausea, throat irritation and respiratory symptoms due to gas released in the air from a water tank rupture Thursday at the ConocoPhillips refinery in Rodeo.

2012/06/15

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Santa Clara County Investigated For Possible Water Pollution Law Violations

It stems from an incident on January 12, when a small amount of hydraulic oil leaked into a South Bay reservoir.

2012/05/16

Apple iPhone 4. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

2 Plead Not Guilty In Peninsula Lost iPhone Prototype Case

Two men suspected of selling an iPhone 4 prototype that was lost last year in a Redwood City bar pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges in San Mateo County Superior Court Thursday morning.

2011/09/01

(AP)

Thousands Of Gallons Of Chemicals Spill At St. Helena Plant

The leak was reported at a water treatment in St. Helena on Saturday afternoon.

KCBS–2011/07/31

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Palo Alto Safety Officials Warn Of Rare Gas Pipeline Danger

The city of Palo Alto has launched a pipeline safety campaign designed to warn residents about the dangers of “cross bores.”

KCBS–2011/04/27

(AP)

Ammonia Leak Contained At San Jose Treatment Plant

The San Jose Fire Department’s hazardous materials team responded Saturday morning to an aqueous ammonia leak at a Santa Clara Valley water treatment plant.

CBS San Francisco–2011/03/19

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