L.A. County Health Officials Issue Swimming Warnings for Multiple Beaches due to Elevated Bacteria Levels
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County Department of Public Health.Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms. Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach near Santa Monica South Tower 20, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain. Torrance Beach at Malaga Cove north of the RAT Tower, 100 yards up and down the coast from the lifeguard tower.Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps. Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, the entire swim area.Please note: The warning for Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu has been lifted. When in doubt, you can check the map Public health officials collect ocean samples at least once a week, so the water use warning will be lifted once the bacteria levels return to a more acceptable standard. Right now, your year-end gift will power local reporting for our community and help us end the year strong. Donate for the first time or increase your monthly donation to have a positive impact for independent and trusted journalism before the calendar flips to 2025.A fast-burning fire in the mountains was pushed by exceptionally strong and dry Santa Ana winds, burning thousands of acres, destroying homes and forcing evacuation
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