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Joe Lyou @jklyou.bsky.social · 5d

The public can file complaints about the incident on the @southcoastaqmd.bsky.social web site, xappp.aqmd.gov/complaints/N.... Complaints may be used to issue Notices of Violation (NOVs) for violating the district's public nuisance regulation and other rules. NOVs may result in fines and orders.

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Joe Lyou @jklyou.bsky.social · 5d

The explosion and fire have been reported to be located at the Isomax unit, which the refinery uses for fuel distillation and cracking, part of the process of converting oil to gasoline, diesel, and other products.

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Joe Lyou @jklyou.bsky.social · 5d

The 5-minute averages of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions peaked at 541.53 parts per billion at 11 p.m. at a monitoring location on the east border of the facility. Black carbon readings were slightly elevated, but local PM2.5 low-cost sensor readings didn't show much, if any, impact.

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Joe Lyou @jklyou.bsky.social · 5d

Several years ago @southcoastaqmd.bsky.social adopted a regulation (Rule 1180) that requires the refinery to monitor air quality at their fence line and post data on a website. You can see the data at elsegundo1180.com. 🧵

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Joe Lyou @jklyou.bsky.social · 5d

Chevron refinery in El Segundo exploded and burned last night. Here's the view from my house. Some things to know. 🧵

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Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 6d

California Clean Air Day may be over, but the movement continues 🌬️

Let’s keep taking clean air actions all year long. We’re proud of what we’ve started together — and we can’t wait to see you again next year! #CleanAirDayCA #ActForCleanAir #ThankYou

cleanairday.org/pledge

Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 8d

This year, #CleanAirDayCA falls on Yom Kippur, a day of reflection observed by many in our community. At Coalition for Clean Air, we recognize the significance of this moment and appreciate the opportunity to reflect on our shared commitment to clean air and a healthier future for all. 🌿

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Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 9d

#CleanAirDayCA IS THIS WEEK!!! AHHH!!!

two men in suits and ties are waving their hands in a room

ALT: two men in suits and ties are waving their hands in a room

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Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 11d

Earlier this week, CCA, Move LA and Office of County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath announced this year's Clean Air Day, Free Transit Week and took the LA Metro to their transportation meeting! Join us in taking the #CleanAirDayCA pledge!💙 We need you now more than ever!

Visit cleanairday.org/pledge

Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 12d

Our Policy Director Bill Magavern breaks it down: California’s air crisis demands clean solutions—not federal rollbacks. EVs are here to stay, but affordability must follow.

Read more: www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/ev-buyers-race-deadline/

#CleanAirNow #EVEquity #BillMagavern

Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 12d

Our Policy Director Bill Magavern breaks it down: California’s air crisis demands clean solutions—not federal rollbacks. EVs are here to stay, but affordability must follow.

Read more: www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/ev-buyers-race-deadline/

#CleanAirNow #EVEquity #BillMagavern

Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 16d

“It's a big step backward, reporting should be the bare minimum of what we're doing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and that was agreed on a generation ago.” -Bill Magavern, CCA Policy Director

Read more: www.vallejosun.com/how-end-of-epa-emissions-reporting-program-could-affect-solano-county/

How end of EPA emissions reporting program could affect Solano County

Refineries in Solano and Contra Costa counties are some of the largest polluters in California.

www.vallejosun.com

Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 19d

Clean Air Day is almost here! 🌬️💙

Help spread the word with easy-to-use graphics and captions—available in English and Spanish!

📲 Download here: cleanairday.org/toolkits/social-media

Take the Clean Air Day pledge and show your commitment to breathing clean:
✅ cleanairday.org/pledge

#CleanAirDayCA

Social Media Graphics - California Clean Air Day

The Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) is a statewide organization exclusively dedicated to protecting public health, improving air quality, and preventing climate change.

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Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 21d

💙 Shoutout to Blue Shield of California for already racking up 120 individual #CleanAirDayCA pledges! That’s some serious clean air commitment 👏

Let’s get more groups involved — rally your team and take the pledge today at cleanairday.org/pledge/organization/!

@blueshieldca.bsky.social

Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 21d

This week, we’re celebrating 15 years of leadership, advocacy, and impact from our President & CEO, Dr. Joe Lyou! 🎉 #CleanAirNow #CleanAirLeadership

@jklyou.bsky.social

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Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 23d

It’s not Clean Air Day without you 💙

We’re only a couple weeks away from Wednesday, October 1st! Take the #CleanAirDayCA pledge today by visiting cleanairday.org/pledge

#ItsWhatSusannahWouldHaveWanted

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Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 23d

We’re grateful for Liane’s leadership and years of public service, and we look forward to working with Lauren as she leads California’s bold climate agenda forward.💙

@airresources.bsky.social @carb-chair.bsky.social

#CleanAir #CARB #ClimateAction #CaliforniaAirResourcesBoard

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Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 26d

We know air pollution causes serious health problems.

Californians shoulder the burden of nearly 50% of them in the U.S.

Help us clear the air on #CleanAirDayCA by taking the pledge by Wednesday, October 1st!

www.cleanairday.org/pledge/

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Joe Lyou @jklyou.bsky.social · Aug 1

@cleanairca.bsky.social Bill Magavern on push for more oil drilling & cap-and-trade extension when CA Legislature returns from summer recess: “I think this is being set up for possibly a megadeal — not something that I’m hoping for, but that could easily happen." www.politico.com/newsletters/...

Sacramento's crude awakening

State lawmakers are open to giving the oil industry something it wants. Now what?

www.politico.com

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Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 26d

Powerful words from the frontlines of environmental policy. Watch Bill Magavern, CCA Policy Director, deliver testimony on the urgent need for bold climate action and clean air protections.

His decades of advocacy and deep expertise shine through. Let’s amplify his message—clean air can’t wait. 🌍💨

Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · 27d

Make your voice heard! 📣

California legislators are voting on key clean air and climate bills this week.

Visit findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov to find your representatives and urge them to support AB 1207 and AB 105/SB 105.

#ActOnAir #CleanAirNow #ClimateAction #CoalitionForCleanAir #TakeAction

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Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · Sep 4

🫶 Let’s stand up for clean air and healthy communities.
Tag your Assemblymember and urge them to do the right thing!

Read more: tinyurl.com/CAcleanairal...

#CleanAirNow #NoOnSB34 #YesOnSB682 #CaliforniaLegislature #CoalitionForCleanAir

Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · Sep 4

By funding clean cars and trucks in the #GGRF,
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social and #CALeg can:

✅ Create good jobs
✅ Grow out a clean economy
✅ Cut costs for clean vehicles
✅ Reduce gasoline use and pollution

Check out our full-page ad in
@sacbee.com: ccair.org/GGRF-for-ZEVs

#CABudget

Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · Sep 2

Victory for Clean Air! 🚫🚗💨

Thanks to strong advocacy from environmental groups, SB 712 — which would have exempted classic cars from smog checks — was stopped in committee.

Read more about the win here: calmatters.org/politics/2025/08/california-kills-jay-leno-classic-car-smog-bill/

Jay Leno couldn’t persuade California lawmakers to give classic car owners a smog break

The former late-night host’s star power wasn’t enough to persuade lawmakers to exempt California’s classic car owners from smog-testing rules.

calmatters.org

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Coalition for Clean Air @cleanairca.bsky.social · Aug 28

“Legislators – Cut Costs for #CA Residents & Businesses.”

CCAir.org/GGRF-for-ZEVs

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