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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
LA County officials warn of water safety at LA beaches during Memorial Day Weekend
The Brief Thousands of people are heading to Los Angeles County beaches to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. Several beaches in Malibu and Pacific Palisades are reopening for the first time in months. County officials are warning people to stay out of the water at several beaches this weekend. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Many beaches in Los Angeles County are reopening in time for Memorial Day Weekend, but officials from the LA County Department of Public Health are urging caution due to potential contaminants from fire debris runoff in the water. After months of recovery, beaches in Malibu and Pacific Palisades are set to reopen this weekend. SUGGESTED: These 3 California beaches are among 'best' in US, according to Tripadvisor What we know The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has extended its warning to stay out of the ocean along a stretch of coastline due to runoff from fire debris. Swimmers, surfers, and beachgoers alike are advised to avoid all ocean contact from Surfrider Beach in Malibu, to Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey until further notice. SUGGESTED: Palisades Fire: Impact on Southern California beaches Health officials said the ash may be harmful to human health. Why you should care The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica (100 yards up and down the coast from the pier) Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain) Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu (100 yards up and down from the lagoon) Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20 (100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain) These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested. The Source Information in this story is from the Los Angeles County Department of Health.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Public Health issues ocean water use warnings for multiple L.A. County beaches
High bacteria levels have prompted the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to issue ocean water use warnings for multiple county beaches. Officials are encouraging beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the ocean water at the following locations: 100 yards up and down the coast from the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica 100 yards up and down the coast from the Pico-Kenter Storm Drain at Santa Monica Beach near South Tower 20 100 yards up and down the coast from the Ashland Avenue Storm Drain at Santa Monica Beach near South Tower 28 100 yards up and down the coast from Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the Rose Avenue Storm Drain at Venice Beach Entire swim area at Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey 100 yards up and down the coast from the Wilshire Boulevard Storm Drain at Santa Monica Beach near North Tower 12 Entire swim area at Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro 2 insurance companies receive approval to raise rates However, it's not all bad news. Warnings have been lifted for some beach areas where water quality has improved, including: Herondo Street Storm Drain in Hermosa Beach Malibu Pier in Malibu Entire swim area at Corral Creek at Corral Beach near Corral Tower 2 in Malibu Entire swim area at Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach in Malibu Entire swim area at Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach in Malibu An ocean water advisory remains in effect for areas impacted by recent wildfires, spanning from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach. While beachgoers are allowed to access the sand, officials advise them to avoid visible fire debris and remain out of the water until further notice. Residents can get more information on beach conditions by calling the county beach hotline at 1-800-525-5662 or visiting the L.A. County Public Health website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
