Avoid the waters of these 5 L.A. County beaches this holiday weekend, public health officials say
Los Angeles Times -

Los Angeles County public health authorities are warning residents to avoid the waters of some beaches this Memorial Day weekend after testing turned up bacterial levels that exceed state standards. People should avoid swimming, surfing and playing in these waters until further notice, the county public health department said in a warning issued Thursday. The beaches are: Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek; Malibu Lagoon at...

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