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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a water advisory Saturday, urging residents to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at some Los Angeles County beaches. The ...

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San Diego county officials issued new closures and advisories for several beaches and other areas near the water due to ...

What’s better than the fantastic spring vacation that you’ve waited all winter for? A spring break that doesn’t make your ...