East Los Angeles drilling accident released roughly 25,000…

Car Crash California Today in California: A May 22 drilling accident in East Los Angeles released roughly 25,000 gallons of crude oil, far more than the initial 2,400-gallon estimate, after petroleum flowed into storm drains and the Los Angeles River. County Public Works Director Mark Pestrella told county supervisors the incident can be considered one of the largest oil spills into the Los Angeles River in recent history. On June 18, South Coast AQMD sent notices of violation to Arcadian Infracom, HP Communications, and Camarillo Drilling, citing the spill and petroleum odors reported in nearby neighborhoods.