For years, families in Coronado, Imperial Beach, San Ysidro, and South Chula Vista have lived with something most Americans would find unthinkable: polluted water, toxic air, and beaches closed for more than 1,300 consecutive days.

In the debut episode of 72 & Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters speaks with San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre, a longtime environmental advocate who personally experienced the health effects of this crisis. They unpack what’s really happening along the Tijuana River.

This conversation goes beyond headlines. They explore hydrogen sulfide exposure, aerosolized toxic pollutants, and the economic impact on tourism and property values. They break down the bipartisan effort that secured $650 million in federal funding and a cross-border agreement with Mexico — and explain why solving the crisis will require continued accountability, infrastructure investment, and long-term health studies.

This isn’t about partisan talking points. It’s about clean air, clean water, and whether the government can deliver practical solutions when communities need them most.