Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors

17M gallon sewage spill at L.A. treatment plant closes …

A woman runs in the morning on a deserted beach in El Segundo on March 19, 2020, as the region was gripped the coronavirus crisis. (Apu Gomes / AFP / Getty Images)

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New emergency warning system launched at Torrance Beach …

L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn and Randy Dean, creator of the Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System, flip a switch to begin a demonstration of the system at Torrance Beach on July 18, 2021.(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

‘Celebrate Labor Day without repeating our last failures’: …

Beachgoers create a forest of umbrellas as thousands seek refuge on the beach at Santa Monica Aug. 15, 2020. (Luis Sinco/ Los Angeles Times)

Beaches reopen in L.A., Ventura counties after holiday …

A police officer and a lifeguard boat patrol the shoreline in Venice Beach on July 5, 2020. Even though the beach was closed over the weekend, a few still made their way to the shore.(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. County beaches will close Fourth of July weekend …

A woman skates along Venice Beach in June 2020. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

Officials express concern as many flock to the coast, …

A group plays sports by Santa Monica Beach on May 23, 2020. (KTLA)

L.A. County beaches to reopen for active-use only starting …

An aerial view of Manhattan Beach following L.A. beach closures amid the coronavirus pandemic on March 27, 2020 in Manhattan Beach. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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L.A. County to Vote on Fee Hikes That Could Make …

Camper trailers fill out the campground at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey in this undated photo. (Credit: Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Homeless Man Hospitalized After Being Run Over by …

Dolphin Rescued After Becoming Stranded on Beach …