The 'Sootiest City' is... not Los Angeles

Region has been 'bested' by Pittsburgh But a new lung association report shows that the area still has much room for improvement.


Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa strolled to the microphone, his jacket slung over his shoulder, a broad smile on his face. "What a wonderful day," he said to the reporters and American Lung Assn. members gathered in Echo Park. "All these cameras, all these good people here to celebrate good news. Put a smile on your faces, everybody. . . .