Public encouraged to stay out of Los Angeles County beaches

As a heavy rainstorm pounds Southern California this weekend, officials are asking the general public to prevent all Los Angeles County beaches due to high levels of germs.

Due to current rains, excessive bacteria and particles can permeate from nearby city streets and mountain areas, most likely contaminating ocean waters, particularly around releasing storm drains, creeks and rivers, said the L.A. County Department of Public Health.

This warning also includes any overflow that may stream onto or pond on the beach sand.
Individuals who go into the ocean water throughout this period might become ill, especially kids, the senior, or those who are immunocompromised, authorities said.

The ocean water warnings will stay in result till Wednesday, April 3 at 8 a.m. This advisory might be extended depending on further rainfall, health officials stated.

Previously today, certain beaches were already under a high bacteria warning consisting of:

• Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica – – 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier
• Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach – – Near Will Rogers Tower 18 and 100 lawns up and down the coast from the creek



• Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach – – The entire swim location


• Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey – – The entire swim location


• Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach – – The entire swim area




Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach – – Santa Monica South Tower 20 and 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain



• Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach – – 100 lawns up and down the coast from the public toilets

" These warnings have been provided due to bacterial levels exceeding health requirements when last evaluated," the health department said.

Loved ones keep in mind victims killed in South L.A. DUI crash A previous caution for the Malibu Pier in Malibu was raised after screening showed the water quality fell within safe requirements.

The health department tests ocean water germs levels frequently and advisories will be raised when the levels meet requirements set by the state of California.

For a map and the current info on beach closures and warnings, check the L.A. County Department of Health's website or call the county's hotline at 1-800-525-5662.

To report a beach emergency or concern, call the L.A. County Operator at 626-430-5360 or during after-hours at 213-974-1234.

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