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Senator Pérez Responds to East LA Oil Spill

22 May 2026 16:25

Senator Sasha Renée Pérez released a statement on a construction accident that caused a crude oil spill in East Los Angeles. - Approximately 2,400 gallons of crude oil spilled into storm drains near Monterey Park.

- The oil is moving south, away from the senator's district. - Crews stopped the flow, but environmental and health impacts are being assessed.

- Pérez urged a full investigation and provided emergency contact numbers for residents. The incident occurred in a densely populated area, and authorities are monitoring the situation.

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