I don't know whose version that is, but it sounds a bit like how I would describe it if I was his lawyer.
The 110 Harbor Freeway is about 5 miles off the east end of the runways, not 10. The weather could have been as described, but if it was 'clear and blue' I don't know why he would have asked for SVFR. As far as ATC 'thinking his orbit put him north', I'd assume they'll have an exact track--it won't be a matter of opinion. And that boundary is clearly visible on the ground as the Imperial Highway, so there's really no excuse for crossing it if the weather is 'clear and blue'. As for the rest of it, I just couldn't tell you.