Editor’s Note – Too bad we citizens don’t get any real data on the sulfur dioxide release in Martinez. Was it worthy of a warning siren? I didn’t hear one.

Shell Martinez Refinery Operating at Planned Rates After Work
“Following maintenance activities, the Shell Martinez Refinery is currently operating at planned rates,” Destin Singleton, a spokesman for Shell, says in e- mail.

Shell Martinez Reports Completion of Flare System Repair
Co. said repair work to be done on one of its flares at Calif. refinery earlier today, according to website.

Shell Martinez Refinery Reports Emissions Release
Co.’s Calif. refinery reports sulfur dioxide release today due to flaring incident, according to hazardous material spills report with the Governor’s Office Emergency Services.

Valero Benicia Reports Emissions, 617lbs Sulfur Dioxide Release
Refinery in Benicia, Calif. reported that emissions were released during a planned shutdown, according to hazardous material spills report with Governor’s Office Emergency Services.