Lineage Cleanup Under Fire | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Mayor Karen Bass is escalating pressure on Lineage, the company behind the massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire that dumped tens of millions of pounds of rotting food — creating unbearable odors, pest infestations, and ongoing public health risks. Despite claiming 80% cleanup completion, Lineage faces mounting violations from multiple agencies, including rodent control failures and air quality complaints. The Mayor has paused rebuilding plans, demanding accountability and faster, safer resolution — especially as schools reopen. A City Councilmember is now pushing for steeper fines and…