San Diego County officials are working to secure funding for a $25 million project to fix the Saturn Boulevard hot spot, a major source of airborne pollution from the Tijuana River. A temporary $2.5 million solution could be in place by March 2027.
- The Saturn Boulevard culverts release hydrogen sulfide gas and other toxins, causing health problems in nearby communities. - Funding sources include Proposition 4 climate bond funds, a state budget request, and a proposed county sales tax.
- A temporary fix will extend pipes to reduce aerosolization of pollutants. - Supervisor Paloma Aguirre says the fix will bring relief but is not a permanent solution to the entire crisis.