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Residents press Cerritos to hold Southern California Edison accountable for overgrown lot, tree-root damage
Summary
Residents reported tree-root damage to private property and sidewalks and alleged an overgrown Southern California Edison lot is causing pests, clogged pool filters and a fire risk. City staff said it contacted Edison, pest control was dispatched and code enforcement will follow up.
Multiple residents pressed the City Council to require Southern California Edison (SCE) to maintain a parcel on Studebaker that speakers said is overgrown, spreading seeds, attracting pests and impairing neighboring properties.
Elaine McGee described repeated algae/seed problems, insect infestations and clogged pool filters she attributes to SCE property near her home. "We are simply asking for accountability," McGee said, asking the city to require the utility to…
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