Phillips 66 announced Wednesday that it will close its southern Los Angeles County refinery operations next year.
The factory accounts for about eight percent of California's refining capacity, while its closure will affect 900 jobs.
Complaints of acrid odors, fiery accidents, soot and harmful emissions have gained new resonance in recent years.
Energy giant Phillips 66 has hired two development powerhouses to envision what could be built on Los Angeles land in once ...