Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLos Angeles County health officials issued warnings for several popular beaches due to high bacteria levels, advising beachgoers to avoid ocean entry. The affected locations include areas around Venice Pier, Santa Monica Pier, Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey, and Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro. Recent water samples revealed bacteria levels exceeding California health standards, posing an increased risk of illness for those entering the water. The warnings coincide with hot weather expected to attract large crowds to local beaches, though an earlier warning for Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach has been lifted. Officials recommend checking current advisories via the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's hotline or website before swimming. In fullHigh bacteria levels prompt stay-out-of-the-water warning at Santa Monica Pier and Venice BeachMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Los Angeles beaches under a stay-out-of-the-water warning during tense heatwave
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLos Angeles County health officials issued warnings for several popular beaches due to high bacteria levels, advising beachgoers to avoid ocean entry. The affected locations include areas around Venice Pier, Santa Monica Pier, Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey, and Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro. Recent water samples revealed bacteria levels exceeding California health standards, posing an increased risk of illness for those entering the water. The warnings coincide with hot weather expected to attract large crowds to local beaches, though an earlier warning for Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach has been lifted. Officials recommend checking current advisories via the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's hotline or website before swimming. In fullHigh bacteria levels prompt stay-out-of-the-water warning at Santa Monica Pier and Venice BeachMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
