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Water warnings in effect at several LA County beaches
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· August 13, 2026
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Beachgoers were being advised on Thursday to avoid entering the ocean at nine Los Angeles County beaches after tests showed elevated bacteria levels. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water warnings for the following locations: Hermosa Beach Pier in Hermosa Beach, 10...
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Key points The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water warnings for the following locations: Hermosa Beach Pier in Hermosa Beach, 10... Beachgoers were being advised on Thursday to avoid entering the ocean at nine Los Angeles County beaches after tests showed elevated bacteria levels. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Beachgoers were being advised on Thursday to avoid entering the ocean at nine Los Angeles County beaches after tests showed elevated bacteria levels. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water warnings for the following locations: Hermosa Beach Pier in Hermosa Beach, 10...
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