Chevron refinery at full output despite leak

San Ramon-based Chevron said its Richmond refinery is operating at full production levels after a flange leak at the complex.

"The bottom line is this leak is not affecting production," said Walt Gill, a Chevron representative. "We are producing at normal capacity."

Chevron's Richmond refinery is the largest in Northern California. It can process 240,000 barrels of oil feedstock a day.

"This was an isolated flange leak," Gill said.

The energy giant didn't shut any units at the refinery.

$37 million nuclear contract for Lockheed

The Sunnyvale operation of Lockheed Martin Space Systems has been awarded a $37.6 million contract to provide security hardware and software for nuclear weapons.

The U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Program is the agency that issued the contract to Lockheed. Further details weren't provided.

SunPower (SPWRA) launches solar academies

San Jose-based SunPower has launched a solar science academy with several school districts in California and Arizona.

Mount Diablo, San Ramon Valley, West Contra Costa and Porterville unified school districts are among those hosting the

Each weeklong program features solar-focused curriculum with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

About 140 students are participating in the academies, which blend lectures with field trips and problem-solving exercises.

-- Staff