Bacteria Warnings Issued at 8 LA County Beaches Amid Heat Wave
Los Angeles County health officials urged beachgoers to avoid the water at eight locations after tests detected elevated bacteria levels.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 24, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET
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Aug 25, 2026, 7:56 p.m. ET
LA County Health Officials Issue Bacteria Advisory for Multiple Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued an advisory for elevated bacteria levels at several beaches, warning that the bacteria levels exceed state health standards and may increase the risk of illness, according to mynewsla.com.
The advisory covers Avalon Beach on Catalina Island, East Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove, Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach, Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, Santa Monica Pier, and Bel Air Bay Club storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach.
Officials advise avoiding swimming, surfing, and playing in the water at the affected locations.
Aug 24, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ETFirst report
Bacteria Warnings Issued at Several LA County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued warnings about elevated bacteria levels at several beach locations, potentially increasing the risk of illness, according to mynewsla.com.
Affected areas include Avalon Beach on Catalina Island, the East Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, the Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove, Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach, Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, and the Santa Monica Pier.
Officials advise avoiding swimming, surfing, and playing in the water at these locations. The warnings come amid sweltering heat, as reported by mynewsla.com.
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- Version 327 Aug 2026, 01:52current
Updated to reflect the advisory issued amid a heat wave, with the warning that elevated bacteria levels could increase the risk of illness.
- Version 226 Aug 2026, 00:24
Added Bel Air Bay Club storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach to the list of affected areas.
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