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AQMD To Hear From Public About New Proposal To Restrict Fire Pits On SoCal Beaches

The South Coast Air Quality Management District board will hold a public meeting Thursday to solicit feedback from residents about a new proposal that aims to restrict fire pits along Southern California beaches.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/13

Board Of Supervisors Votes To Oppose Proposed Beach Bonfire Ban

A proposed air quality regulation that would prohibit beach bonfires is being opposed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

2013/06/04

Air Quality Warning Issued For Ventura County Residents

Smoke and ash from the Camarillo Springs Fire and several other fires burning throughout Southern California could pose a health threat to some residents, health officials warned Friday.

2013/05/03

A large crowd gathered on the beach Sunday to protest a bonfire ban. (credit: Art Barron/CBS2 News)

Large Crowd Gathers To Protest Proposed Beach Bonfire Ban

A large group of people in Huntington Beach Sunday protested a proposed ban on beach bonfires.

2013/04/28

Residents Near Vernon Plant May Have Been Exposed To Arsenic

A City Council committee may take legal action over the alleged release of potentially toxic material by a Vernon-based company.

2013/04/05

2 OC Cities Square Off In Heated Debate Over Potential Fire Pit Ban

Huntington Beach and Newport Beach officials expressed their opposing arguments to the South Coast Air Quality Management District officials in a 9 a.m. meeting.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/28

Residents In Several SoCal Areas Will Be Fined For Using Fireplaces, Fire Pits Wednesday

A “no burn” alert has been issued Wednesday for residents in parts of Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/09

A fireplace in the East Room of the White House. It might be roaring this evening. Yours? Not so much. (credit: Tim Sloan, AFP/Getty Images)

Some Home Fireplaces Banned During Unusual LA Smog Alert

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Not so fast, buddy!

2012/11/24

Salton Sea The Culprit Of SoCal Stink

Air quality investigators have confirmed that a foul stench that stretched across Southern California came from the Salton Sea.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/11

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Californians Offered Chance To Swap Out Fume-Generating Lawn Mowers

For the 10th year, the Southern California smog regulatory agency is accepting applications from lawn mower owners to swap their fume-generating gas machines for subsidized and quiet, clean electrical mowers.

2012/05/06