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Public health officials warned of high bacteria levels at all beaches in Los Angeles County on Wednesday after a rainstorm swept through Southern California.
As officials tested coastal waters, concerned that bacteria levels had exceeded state standards, the county Department of Public Health advised people to avoid swimming or any contact with the water, due to the risk of illness.
The county said the risk of illness is greater for the elderly and children.
The advisory, which is in place until Saturday at 7:30 a.m., encompasses all of the county’s coast, from San Pedro to Malibu, which includes more than 80 beaches, creeks and storm drains, and 24 miles of sand.
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