Flies, rodents and other pests have been a persistent problem in Boyle Heights and nearby communities as millions of pounds of food rot in a nearby burned-out warehouse. It’s gotten bad enough that L.A.’s mayor is asking for action from the L.A. County Department of Public Health.

<p>Flies, rodents and other pests have been a persistent problem in Boyle Heights and nearby communities as millions of pounds of food rot in a nearby burned-out warehouse. It&rsquo;s gotten bad enough that L.A.&rsquo;s mayor is asking for action from the L.A. County Department of Public Health.</p>