SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Despite being from different political parties, both Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton said they plan to declare a state of emergency for the Tijuana River sewage crisis if elected.
Hydrogen sulfide levels from the Tijuana River have led to chronic headaches, coughing, eye irritation, and a runny, stuffy nose, many residents from the South Bay of San Diego County report.
Local leaders like San Diego County Supervisor and former Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre have been pushing for the state to respond with a state of emergency. Many democrats in the primary race joined Aguirre and toured pollution hotspots, including Becerra…