California Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante, far right, talks with Barrio Logan resident Michael Martinez, right, about the health problems Martinez and other residents face due to high levels of toxics in their neighborhood. 

A state commission headed by Bustamante toured San Diego County neighborhoods on April 26 and heard about the many lives that have been affected by industrial pollution. The tour, organized by Environmental Health Coalition, culminated in a public hearing that focused on 
environmental issues in 
communities of color.