The ocean waters from Malibu to Santa Monica remain off-limits due to the recent rains and fire debris carried to the coast.

A day of mixed messages and inaccurate headlines has left locals adrift in a sea of confusion over local beach access following this months wildfires. Santa Monica beaches are open, both sand and ...

The water closure, ordered by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, affects beaches stretching from Las Flores State Beach in Malibu to Santa Monica State Beach. “Fire debris ...

Los Angeles County health officials have strongly urged or prohibited the public to avoid contact with ocean water at beaches ...

"State Beach," as it's known, has more than 300 days of sunshine a year and acted as the backdrop for the popular TV series "Baywatch." Santa Monica is a very walkable part of town, and many ...

Health officials have shut down approximately 9 miles of Los Angeles County coastline this week because toxic chemicals from the Palisades Fire may be in the sand and water. What the closure ...

Health officials have shut down approximately 9 miles of Los Angeles County coastline this week because toxic chemicals from the Palisades Fire may be in the sand and water. What the closure ...

Getty The Los Angeles Public Heath department issued the Open Water Closure, covering the coastline from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach, on Monday. This closure, advising ...