Los AngelesfromLos Angeles Times3 weeks agoTreated Like Dirt: Uncovering the toxic soil lurking in L.A.'s burn zonesGovernment debris removal process post-wildfires may leave toxic contamination due to lack of soil testing, compromising residents' safety.
Mission DistrictfromThe Mercury News2 months ago'Toxic plume' from gas station imperils Walnut Creek development plans, legal complaint allegesA toxic plume from an old gas station has contaminated air and soil in Walnut Creek, threatening local redevelopment plans.
SF politicsfromLos Angeles Times3 months agoFEMA rejects call by Newsom's office to test soil in fire areas for toxic contaminantsCalifornia is urging FEMA to reconsider its decision against post-cleanup soil testing following wildfires, citing safety concerns about toxic contamination.