(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)Beachgoers looking to beat the heat over the Fourth of July holiday are being warned to avoid the water in locations testing positive for high levels of bacteria. The public is asked to avoid swimming, surfing, or playing in these ocean waters. People who enter the ocean water during this period could become ill, officials warned. Warnings were lifted for Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach after recent test samples showed water quality levels within state standards. To access the latest updates, closures and beach advisories from the L.A. County Department of Public Health on their website.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 04, 2023 16:22 UTC