Lineage Logistics Misses Food Cleanup Deadline | California News

Lineage Logistics is on the clock—facing a Friday deadline to clear rotting food from their Boyle Heights warehouse after a June fire left the neighborhood reeking of decay, swarming with flies, and overrun with rats. Mayor Karen Bass has vowed accountability, but Lineage claims they’ve removed 93% of the waste and spent $80–100 million—still asking for a week more. Over 4,000 odor complaints and multiple violations have piled up, while residents grow increasingly frustrated despite fly traps and public efforts. The company still faces 90-day debris removal and 120-day environmental clearance deadlines, with unclear penalties looming. State lawmakers are stepping in, pushing for steeper fines and mandatory contingency funds to prevent future disasters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fca1fca18818d2cf