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Surfers at Zuma Beach await the biggest swells of the year
The steady rise in wave size and strength will likely bring more surfers to the beaches over the next 48 hours. Surfers say they’re closely watching conditions on apps where the cleanest sets will roll in.
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Surfers in Malibu prepare for huge waves
Surfers gathered in Malibu in anticipation of huge waves. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 27, 2023.
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Avoid beaches for the next 72 hours after rainfall, LA County warns
People who visit beaches in Los Angeles County were urged Saturday to avoid contact with the water through the holiday weekend due to the potential for higher bacteria levels from runoff from the week’s rainstorms.
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Join ‘California Coastal Cleanup Day' and keep our beaches looking swell
The “state’s largest annual volunteer event” will visit several different water-close sites, including rivers, lakes, and creeks.
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‘It is an issue of equity': What's behind a 50-year battle for public beach access in Malibu
Even with action by the California Coastal Commission, a Malibu property has lagged in building a public beach path.
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What are California's secret beaches?
In the last two decades, private property owners and hopeful beachgoers have butted heads over accessing beaches from San Diego to San Francisco.
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The 10 most in-demand summer vacation destinations in the United States — 3 are in Florida
HomeToGo ranked the most popular U.S. summer destinations based on growth in travelers searching for stays between July 1 and August 31, 2023.
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Over half of U.S. beaches are potentially unsafe due to poop contamination: report
Over 50% of beaches in the United States had at least one day when fecal contamination reached unsafe levels to swim.
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This SoCal aquarium wants to see your ‘Sunsational Sandcastles'
The Roundhouse Aquarium’s annual online contest is on; build your masterpiece at your favorite beach then share a snapshot.
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Is your favorite beach safe to swim in California? Heal the Bay releases beach and river report card
Beach and river report cards are released for 2022-2023. See which beaches made the honor roll and which made the bummer list.
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‘Heal the Bay' to release annual beach report card
“Heal the Bay” will be releasing their annual beach report card ranking the cleanest and most polluted beaches across LA. Michelle Valles reports for Today in LA on June 14, 2023.
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What's in the Seaweed? Researchers Find ‘High Amounts' of Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Sargassum
Sargassum seaweed, Vibrio bacteria and plastic debris are interacting in the ocean to create a perfect “pathogen storm” that researchers say could seriously impact both marine life and public health.
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What Are the Most Common Trash Items Found on California Beaches? Here's the List
The environmental group Ocean Conservancy has seen it all when it comes to beach trash, but there are some items that turn up with striking regularity during the group’s annual global beach cleanup events. Here are the top items found in California.
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These Are Biggest Sources of Litter At Calif. Beaches
There are still hundreds of thousands of pounds of litter found each year on California beaches. The good news is that legislation has led to drastic improvements. Lolita Lopez reports April 17, 2023.
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Jellyfish-Like Creatures Appearing on SoCal Shores
If you’ve been to the beach lately you might have seen these creatures on the beach. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on April 11, 2023.
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Don't Go Swimming Today: Rainwater Filled With Bacteria Might Make You Sick at LA Beaches
Los Angeles County health officials Wednesday issued their standard warning for people to avoid swimming in the ocean due to the possibility of contaminated stormwater runoff carried to the coast following Tuesday’s rain storm.