L.A. County fire-affected beaches are safe for swimming, health officials say Tiny bits of pulverized fire debris are visible on the sand in Pacific Palisades in February.

The following beaches were affected: · Avalon Beach at Catalina Island: the swimming area 50 feet west of Green Pleasure Pier and the Step Beach swim area east of the Casino arch.

CBS News Los Angeles The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning of ocean water recreation at several county beaches on Monday, as bacterial levels tested high. Department ...

Los Angeles County health officials lifted a months-long Ocean Water Advisory at fire-impacted beaches Wednesday, after testing cleared the ocean water and beach sand as safe for beachgoers.

Los Angeles County health officials are advising beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in the ocean at two popular spots after testing revealed elevated levels of bacteria. The ...

Catalina/Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu and Los Angeles County Beaches are under a beach hazards statement which was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:32 a.m. The statement is ...

Malibu, Los Angeles County Beaches and Ventura County Beaches were placed under an updated beach hazards statement by the National Weather Service on Monday at 12:21 a.m. The statement is in effect… ...

LOS ANGELES — Just in time for a mini heat wave going into the weekend, local public health authorities have lifted ocean water advisories placed on Malibu- and Santa Monica-area beaches ...