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San Diego County Appoints First Pollution Crisis Chief
San Diego County has appointed Bridget Premont as its first pollution crisis chief to coordinate efforts against sewage contamination in the Tijuana River Valley. The new role involves leading a multi-agency team across several county departments to manage regional and international responses to the ongoing cross-border environmental issue. County officials state that the sewage crisis costs the regional economy approximately $500 million annually, with significant impacts on South Bay and Imperial Beach businesses.