Pasadena closes park baseball fields to test for lead from Eaton fire

Pasadena closes park baseball fields to test for lead from Eaton fire

The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is closing the baseball infields at Washington Park and Victory Park until the results of soil lead testing are available, the city announced Friday, April 18. “We are taking proactive steps to help ensure that our parks are safe for all visitors, especially young children who are most vulnerable to lead exposure,” said Koko Panossian, director of Parks, Recreation and Community Se…

Pasadena finds elevated lead levels in 2 neighborhoods; closes fields for more testing

Pasadena is closing parts of multiple parks after county officials found high lead levels in the soil. Officials are testing other city parks out of caution.

Ohio residents fear lead contamination after uncovering pottery shards in their soil

Jerry Acheson Jr. never imagined he’d be spending his days digging in the front yard of his Roseville home not for treasure, but for answers.