By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer BOYLE HEIGHTS — U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla vowed to continue pressing federal authorities to designate neighborhoods adjacent to the Exide […]
Tag: Assemblyman Miguel Santiago
Former ally Santiago to challenge de León in March primary
From City News Service LOS ANGELES — Assemblyman Miguel Santiago will challenge embattled City Councilman Kevin de León in next year’s election, following de León’s […]
Hearing board rejects agreement between Sterigenics, AQMD
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — A hearing board has rejected a plan between Sterigenics, the local company that sterilizes medical equipment with ethylene […]
Celebration marks opening of Sixth Street Viaduct
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Sixth Street Viaduct, connecting Boyle Heights and the downtown Arts District and replacing one of the city’s most […]
Area around Exide plant could be Superfund site
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — A perimeter with properties impacted by lead pollution from the Exide Technologies plant may be designated a Superfund […]
Vernon firm banned from county contracts
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — Sterigenics, a company that sterilizes medical devices, has been banned from doing business with Los Angeles County until […]
Officials want Vernon plant closed for time being
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — Two elected officials — a county supervisor and an assemblyman — have stepped up their efforts to get […]
State legislation would increase fines for industrial odors
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer BOYLE HEIGHTS — A bill that would fight non-vehicular air polluters as a tool to deter rendering plants from releasing […]
Residents may begin applying for rent relief from state
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Angelenos are able to apply for additional rental assistance through a program handled by the state. City Councilman Kevin […]
Lawmakers applaud proposed Exide cleanup funding
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Kevin de León, Assemblyman Miguel Santiago and Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia voiced their support May 17 for Gov. […]