Summary
Residents reported dozens of methyl bromide/metam sodium pesticide notifications near University Park and McKinnon schools since May, and asked why there's urgency action on tobacco but not on pesticides. The council agreed to press the Ag Commissioner for a presentation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Students, teachers, and residents living within a mile of treated fields.
Residents and schoolchildren exposed to pesticide drift during peak application season.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — September 1, 2026
Residents reported early-morning fumigation with a Prop 65-listed chemical around McKinnon Elementary and urged the city to push the county ag commissioner toward steam-based alternatives.
City Council — August 4, 2026
Residents reported dozens of methyl bromide/metam sodium pesticide notifications near University Park and McKinnon schools since May, and asked why there's urgency action on tobacco but not on pesticides. The council agreed to press the Ag Commissioner for a presentation.
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