SoCal Beachgoers Beating the Heat Are Warned: The Water May Not Be Fine

Published on July 2, 2024

Southern Californians headed to cool off at their favorite beach for the Fourth of July holiday as sizzling high temperatures arrive may have to avoid many popular spots for health reasons. The public is advised to check local health maps before heading out to the beach for the holiday and the weekend after several tested positive for high bacteria levels, which may cause illness, according to Southern California county health departments. The ocean waters at the Malibu Pier and the Santa Monica Pier are among many under a county health advisory after officials warned the public that bacteria levels are high in the area....

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