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Podcast: KPBS Midday Edition
Episode: County dips into reserves for Tijuana River sewage fixes
Description: Last week, San Diego County leaders approved the use of nearly $9 million in county reserves for new Tijuana River sewage fixes.The funds will pay for a pipeline extension project in the Tijuana River Valley designed to mitigate airborne contaminants, provide additional air purifiers for households exposed to the pollution, and support long-term public health studies.Supervisor Paloma Aguirre, whose District 1 includes the affected communities and who spearheaded the spending plan, joined Midday Edition on Tuesday to discuss a detailed breakdown of the funding and the need for an...