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Excessive heat warnings issued for L.A. County

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L.A. County issues heat warnings, advisories for weekend

Heat wave

2 L.A. County beaches closed due to massive sewage discharge

People enjoy sailing, surf, sand, ocean and sunshine at Venice Beach.

Public advised to stay out of these L.A. County beaches

Santa Monica Beach

Several L.A. County beaches remain closed due to bacteria

A beach closure sign is seen in Long Beach. (City of Long Beach via Twitter)

Public should avoid these L.A. County beaches

Santa Monica Beach

Los Angeles County to offer free gun locks

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L.A. ocean water could be a health risk through the …

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Avoid L.A. County ocean waters after rain, DPH says

A beach closure sign is seen in Long Beach. (City of Long Beach via Twitter)

Beach water closures extended until Sunday

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L.A. County swimming areas closed due to rain runoff

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Raw oyster illnesses traced to Mexico: DPH

Raw oysters

Public Health warns of bacteria at L.A. County beaches

Warning signs posted on Aug. 9, 2006, directed bathers to keep out of the water after raw sewage spilled into Ballona Creek. (David McNew/Getty Images)

Warning issued as rain again brings dangers to beaches

Long Beach beaches closed