During the fires, multiple areas were put under Do Not Drink or Do Not Use water advisories. And while many have been lifted, contamination is still a concern. Pipe flushing and testing is the primary ...

The much-needed rainfall received in Los Angeles County over this week has extended the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s advisory against playing in ocean waters. As it flows toward ...

While the rain is a welcome sight, the runoff that will carry toxic ash into the ocean poses a new threat, particularly in ...

What the closure covers: The closure starts at Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach and will stay in effect ...

The recent rainfall and the increase in fire debris at beaches from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach ...

Rainfall is needed and generally welcomed across Southern California. But following two historic fires, it also poses risks and it heightens the concern over contaminants that could make their way ...

An ocean water quality rain advisory was issued for all of Los Angeles County beaches after weekend rainfall caused mudslides ...

The warnings for the above areas have been issued because of high bacterial levels. For the latest on beach conditions in L.A. County, call 1-800-525-5662 or visit PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach.

At least seven water districts in Los Angeles County — five in the Altadena area and two in the Malibu/Palisades area ... that allows contaminants such as bacteria and vaporized VOCs and ...