SANTA ANA, Calif. — The swell rolling into Southern California this week may seem enticing for surfers, but public health officials are warning people to stay out of the ocean.
Swimmers, surfers and divers are being warned of high bacteria levels off local beaches in Los Angeles and Orange County following the rainstorm that rolled in Tuesday.
“Swimmers should avoid coastal waters impacted by discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers, and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet weather conditions,” OC Health Care Agency officials said in their warning released Wednesday morning.
