The U.S. EPA plans to open a debris processing site in L.A. County’s foothill communities, causing local leaders to oppose the use of Lario Park for hazardous waste from the Eaton fire, including lithium-ion batteries. Residents were not consulted, and concerns about health and environmental risks have been raised by officials, prompting safety measures and alternative transportation routes for waste disposal. State Sen. Rubio’s office is organizing a town hall for residents to voice concerns, while federal agencies work to inform and address community impacts at the site owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Parents charged with manslaughter after their 7-year-old son fatally struck by car in North Carolina
The parents of a 7-year-old boy named Legend, who was fatally struck by a car in Gastonia, North Carolina, have been charged with manslaughter and child neglect, remaining in jail on a $1.5 million bond. The incident occurred on May 27 while Legend and his brother were unsupervised and attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk. The 76-year-old driver of the Jeep Cherokee that hit the boy has not been charged, as there...
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