Letters: East Bay should prepare now for refinery closure

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. East Bay should prep now for refinery closing News of the possible closure by April 2026 of the Valero refinery in Benicia came as a shock to residents and has been a major topic of conversation here. Benicia city officials put Valero tax revenues at 16%-17% of the city’s annual budget, which could represent a major hit to public safety, park maintenance and other services. Other refineries in Southern California are slated for possible or...