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Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘Vermin infestation' prompts closure of cafe at pricey Westside L.A. market
An upscale grocery store chain was ordered to close a portion of its Santa Monica location after inspectors with the L.A. County Department of Public Health found what it described as a 'vermin infestation,' according to multiple media reports. Erewhon, a popular and pricey market, where a smoothie, depending on its celebrity-endorsed blends, can run customers anywhere from $16 to $36, has 10 stores in Los Angeles County with plans to open three new locations in Southern California later this year. The Santa Monica location at 2800 Wilshire Boulevard was cited after health officials spotted two live cockroaches and one dead in its tonic bar. According to the Los Angeles Times, inspectors noted 'two live nymph German cockroaches in the cabinet under the 'Simonelli' coffee machine,' and spotted a dead cockroach. 'Eliminate all cockroaches and all evidence of cockroaches from the facility,' the health department's citation said. Weezer bassist's wife shot by L.A. police, booked for attempted murder In a statement to The Times, a spokesperson for the grocery store chain apologized for the 'lapse in our standards,' and added that the store voluntarily closed its tonic bar where smoothies, juices, teas and coffees are made. The citation came on April 8, local outlet L.A. Taco reported, with the grocery store receiving a 'B' grade and a final score of 84 out of 100. The closure order said health department officials had found 'major' problems with 'rodents, insects, birds or animals,' The Times reported. The tonic bar was expected to reopen sometime this afternoon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Public Health extends ocean water advisory after further rainfall
The much-needed rainfall received in Los Angeles County over this week has extended the L.A. County Department of Public Health's advisory against playing in ocean waters. As it flows toward the ocean, rain creates the potential for higher levels of bacteria in ocean water, especially near 'discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers,' as well as 'any runoff that may flow onto or pond on the beach sand,' officials said in a news release. Typically, Public Health advisories about bacteria in ocean water last 72 hours after rainfall ends, but seeing as the rain is continuing through Friday morning, the expected Saturday morning expiration has been delayed. Rainfall prompts health advisory for L.A. County beaches Instead of 10 a.m. Saturday, the advisory is now in place until 10 a.m. Monday, officials said, though 'this advisory may be extended depending on further rainfall.' And even once that advisory is lifted, the recent fires mean some beaches will remain closed or under advisory. 'The ocean water closure from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach remains in effect until further notice,' officials said. 'Once the rain advisory is lifted, the ocean water advisory from Surfrider Beach to Las Flores State Beach and from Santa Monica State Beach to Dockweiler State Beach at World Way will remain until further notice.' For information on beach closures, call 1-800-525-5662 or visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
