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Despite weekend scorcher, beachgoers are urged to avoid these LA beaches
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· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The LA County Department of Public Health has identified several beaches where bacteria levels exceed state health standards, which could increase the risk of illness.
Public health officials in Los Angeles County have issued warnings about certain beaches due to high bacteria levels in the water. The LA County Department of Public Health has identified several beaches where bacteria levels exceed state health standards, which could increase the risk of illness. The affected beaches include areas around Paradise Cove, Dan Blocker County Beach, Santa Monica Beach, Inner Cabrillo Beach, and Santa Monica Pier.
Specific sections of these beaches have been identified as having high bacteria levels, with some entire swim areas being warned against. For more information on the affected areas and the warnings, residents can consult the LA County Department of Public Health for further details.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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