LOS ANGELES—The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued violation notices to Los Angeles County and four companies following a probe into a noxious smell coming from decaying organic material in the Dominguez Channel, the agency announced Dec. 3.
Thousands of residents from Carson, West Carson, and portions of Gardena, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Wilmington, and Long Beach have reported the noxious rotting egg-like smell. Many have complained of headaches, burning eyes, nausea, and other discomforts.