While we are glad to hear there have been no reported injuries or deaths, the incident reminds everyone in the South Bay of the inherent dangers of petroleum refining, especially in such proximity to densely populated areas.

Across the nation, young people are trailblazing today, from school classrooms to the halls of state legislatures and even the US Supreme Court. These young changemakers want a seat at the table and are not waiting around as book bans ravage their schools and communities in an effort to erase certain ideas and identities. Student advocates are speaking above the floodline of censorship to defend their freedom to read, learn, and access information.