LA County offering free soil testing for residents near Eaton Fire burn scar
LA County launched its free soil testing program for residents living near the Eaton Fire burn scar.
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Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
LA County launched its free soil testing program for residents living near the Eaton Fire burn scar.
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