‘There’s no trust there’: ‘Exhausted’ Martinez residents vent anger over refinery incidents

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News March 16, 2025March 14, 2025

Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston leads a town hall meeting in Martinez on Thursday, March 13, 2025, about the Feb. 1 fire that occurred at the Martinez Refining Company and prompted nearby residents to take shelter. Neighbors demanded accountability and an end to refinery-related incidents that have affected their community. Scales-Preston said of MRC's management, "We have to develop trust because there's no trust there." (Tony Hicks/Bay City News)

MARTINEZ RESIDENTS MADE something very clear at a town hall meeting called by Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston on Thursday night.

They’re tired of coming to meetings about mishaps at Martinez Refining Company.

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