Boyle Heights residents furious over Lineage cleanup
By The BriefBrief
Residents say foul odors, soot, and pests persist as Lineage misses the city’s 45-day deadline; Bass says legal action is coming.
WHO:Boyle Heights residents and Mayor Karen Bass; Lineage officials
WHAT:Community anger grows over missed deadline to clear rotting food waste from a fire-damaged Lineage warehouse
WHEN:Aug 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM ET
WHERE:Los Angeles, CA
WHY:Lineage will not meet the city’s 45-day deadline to remove rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse, worsening odors and pest infestations.
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