Pasadena Parents Weigh Future School Plans in Wake of Soil Testing Results

Pasadena parents weigh future school plans in wake of soil testing results

The end of the school year typically comes with excitement over the upcoming summer break and celebrating student achievement. It also includes looking ahead to what comes next. However, for some parents, such as Corrine Parker, this year’s last few weeks have been filled unease and uncertainty. Parker, a Pasadena Unified School District teacher and parent, has two children set to attend Octavia Butler Magnet next school year. But this has been …

Public Health Launches Eaton Fire Soil Testing Program

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is launching a residential soil lead testing program in the area downwind of the Eaton Fire.

Public Health Launches Eaton Fire Soil Testing Program – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

May 22, 2025 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Launches Eaton Fire Soil Testing Program The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is launching a residential soil lead testing program in the area downwind of the Eaton Fire. Following a motion by the Board of Supervisors on April 15, Public Health has been directed to use up to $3 million from the County’s Lead Paint Hazard Mitigation Program to carry out a target