LA County Declares State of Local Emergency Over Carson’s Foul Odor

City officials declared a state of local emergency over the ongoing stench emanating from the Dominguez Channel in Carson, Calif., on Oct. 24, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency in Carson on Nov. 2 over the odor emanating from the Dominguez Channel, with residents reporting dizziness, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms for a month.

After the board’s declaration passed, Supervisor Holly Mitchell urged the state to also declare a state of local emergency.