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Pro Bono

Nov. 30, 2006

Bold and Beautiful

Potential conflicts don't always stand in the way of environmental justice.

By Rebecca Beyer
Daily Journal Staff Writter

      Pacoima, in the northeast San Fernando Valley, was named by the Gabrielino Indians. The community's moniker means "rushing water," but these days, it's toxins that appear to be rushing into the area. And lots of them.
      Pacoima's 100,000 residents are surrounded by three freeways: Interstates 5, 118 and 210. A railroad runs through the middle of...

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