Laura Acevedo joined the ABC 10News team in April 2017 as a reporter and multimedia journalist.
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Chula Vista has joined other cities in declaring a state of emergency over the Tijuana River sewage crisis.The city council voted unanimously to approve a resolution introduced by Mayor John McCann Tuesday evening.Mayor McCann says people in the city have been complaining about the smell. He says most complaints come from people in the southwest portion of the city.
ABC 10News has been following through on the problem for decades; most recently - the calls to address the ongoing smell and beach closures are getting louder.In recent months, the CDC surveyed households about the impact of sewage on families. The state treasurer also visited the region, vowing to push for more financial resources.
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