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Strong rip currents and a heavy swell in the Pacific Ocean have created dangerous surf conditions along the Southern California coast and forced officials to temporarily close at least one beach during the Labor Day weekend.
Sacred Cove on the Palos Verdes Peninsula was to be closed through Monday evening in response to the larger-than-normal waves and powerful currents, said Lida Barillas, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
