L.A. River
Coverage of L.A. River in the Nexus archive.
- After Boyle Heights warehouse fire, residents take environmental testing into their own hands
Residents in Boyle Heights are conducting environmental testing of the L.A. River and Lineage warehouse fire runoff, partnering with UCLA and Columbia University to analyze contaminants. The initiative addresses concerns about pollution impacts and health risks, particularly in communities with disproportionate environmental burdens.
- Oil-covered birds rescued after pipeline rupture sends crude into L.A. River
A pipeline rupture in East Los Angeles on May 22, 2026, caused crude oil to spill into the L.A. River, leading to the rescue of oil-covered birds by wildlife officials.
- Oil-covered birds rescued after pipeline rupture sends crude into L.A. River
Wildlife officials rescued oil-covered birds after a pipeline rupture in East Los Angeles caused crude oil to spill into the L.A. River on May 22, 2026. The incident resulted in environmental contamination affecting local wildlife.