Beach Bummer: Los Angeles Health Officials Warn of Elevated Bacteria in Beaches

Beach Bummer: Los Angeles Health Officials Warn of Elevated Bacteria in Beaches
Trash litters the water near a storm drain in the Venice Beach area of Los Angeles on Jan. 27, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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County health officials warned people on Aug. 8 to avoid the waters of Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey and the in Santa Monica Pier due to high levels of bacteria.  
On July 28, the warning was first issued to several beaches in the area, including beaches in Santa Monica, Will Rogers State Beach and Catalina Island. Warnings were lifted for all beaches except Mother’s Beach and the Santa Monica Pier.  
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