Moss Landing, California

Moss Landing fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near California battery plant
Less than two weeks after a huge fire in Moss Landing at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants, scientists affiliated with San Jose State University have discovered unusually high levels of toxic metals in soils at Elkhorn Slough,
Commentary | Dan Walters: California’s carbon crusade faces resistance after Moss Landing battery fire
"Vistra, owner of the destroyed Moss Landing plant, wants to build another plant at Morro Bay, another scenic coastal community in San Luis Obispo County," writes CalMatters columnist Dan Walters. "Local voters passed a ballot measure last year to block its construction,
Smoke and fire stop at Moss Landing battery facility; water testing expected soon
As of Saturday, the flames subsided, and the smoke had not been seen coming from the building on Sunday. Water testing is expected soon.
Locals request total shutdown of Moss Landing as California Governor calls for investigation into battery storage fire
In an emergency meeting, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted to request Vistra Energy and PG&E cease operations at their Moss Landing battery energy storage facilities until a cause of last week's fire is determined.
Scientists find heavy metal spike in Moss Landing soil post-battery facility fire
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Moss Landing evacuees receiving fire relief funding from Vistra
Vistra is partnering with the Community Foundation for Monterey County to create a relief fund to support households affected by the evacuations related to the fire at the power plant.
The Salinas Californian on MSN2d
‘Extremely concerning’ heavy metals found near Moss Landing, independent testing underway
Researchers find heavy metals in sensitive habitat near Moss Landing battery fire site, a group of locals collect 125 samples ...
East Bay Times13d
Worst-case scenario: County official calls for ‘independent investigation’ of Moss Landing battery fire
MOSS LANDING – Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church and State Assemblymember Dawn Addis are calling for the Vistra Moss ...
$750 gift cards offered to Moss Landing battery fire evacuees
A relief fund has been established that will provide gift cards for Monterey County residents impacted by the battery storage facility fire in Moss Landing earlier this month. Vistra ...
The Salinas Californian on MSN9d
Fire out at Moss Landing battery plant, heat pockets persist; EPA concludes air monitoring
Fire is out at Moss Landing but questions persist as Monterey County Board of Supes call on all operations to remain offline ...
Officials waiting for Moss Landing Power Plant fire to burn out
One of the world’s biggest battery plants is located in a tiny harbor town perched halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey. A ...
Heavy metal particles found by Moss Landing power plant fire
Research scientists with San Jose State University’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) detected “unusually high ...
County of Monterey releases initial Moss Landing Fire soil and water results
The County of Monterey has released the initial results of soil and water samples they took from around the perimeter of the Vistra Moss Landing battery storage facility after a fire occurred on Jan.