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Corruption and Corrosion: News in LA That Stinks

Former LA County Sheriff Lee Baca pleaded guilty this week to lying to federal investigators about their ongoing probe of corruption at the department. Did the buck stop there? Meanwhile, Southern California Gas Company says it’s temporarily stopped the leaking gas from one of its wells at the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas storage facility. A good start, sure. But what about the rest of the wells?

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By Steve Chiotakis • Feb 12, 2016 • 9m Listen

Former LA County Sheriff Lee Baca pleaded guilty this week to lying to federal investigators about their ongoing probe of corruption at the department. Did the buck stop there? Meanwhile, Southern California Gas Company says it’s temporarily stopped the leaking gas from one of its wells at the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas storage facility. A good start, sure. But what about the rest of the wells?

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    Steve Chiotakis

    Afternoon News Anchor

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    Saul Gonzalez

    Reporter

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    Shelby Grad

    City Editor, Los Angeles Times

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