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“Castaic Residents Urge State Action Over Alleged Cancer Cluster Linked to Chiquita Canyon Landfill Fumes”

“Residents near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic are pressing for state intervention as they say toxic fumes have created a cancer cluster in the area. A slew of legislators, including State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth), rallied yesterday to demand more robust action, noting a particularly striking statistic: seven people on a single street with 14 homes are currently battling cancer, as reported by KTLA. Schiavo, after a brief stay in the community, recounted experiencing illness symptoms herself, such as headaches and nausea.”