The Air District reached two separate agreements with the Chevron Richmond Refinery and the Martinez Refining Company to reduce particulate matter emissions in the region beginning in July 2026.
Many Southern Californians who want to enjoy a warm fire on Christmas Day are out of luck. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has issued a residential No-Burn Day for December 25 due to a predicted spike in air pollution levels. The wood burning ban includes all of Orange County and non-desert areas […]
Earlier this month, officials in Orange County declared a local emergency following a large fire at a hangar in Tustin, California. The World War 2 era hangar was built of wood and had been designated a Historical Landmark. It sadly was destroyed in the massive fire that spewed smoke and ash throughout the area., , , , Following the fire, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) reported it had collected and analyzed air and ash samples. Test results indicated the presence of as.