Rocketdyne appears to still be a serious health threat to those living in Simi Valley. After research, it has been discovered that several are dying young, possibly due to the history of several individuals with cancer. Within the past five years, I have had two family members die of cancer — the youngest, my mother, at age 43. Several other family members have been diagnosed and treated for cancer and have survived.

There are several still out there, like my relatives, battling this health risk. Could the recent building of new homes near the mountains within the past two years be the cause in the increase in those affected? I feel Rocketdyne needs to be addressed again pertaining to this issue. Could those living in Box Canyon, Santa Susana and Simi Valley be killing themselves without knowing it?

We want to live in a city that is safe to live in, but also safe for our health and our children.

Please help assist me in addressing this concern again to the public.

— Kristen Lenox, Simi Valley