Vigil for birth defects in Kettleman City

FRESNO, Calif.

Kettleman City mothers will help lead Tuesday night's vigil.

They are also calling for an end to the pollution they say caused birth defects in 11 babies over the past three years.

A state investigation failed to find the cause of the high rate of birth defects in the community.

Residents blame a nearby toxic waste dump.

Tuesday night's protest is at 5 p.m. at Kettleman City Park.

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