Los Angeles, Ca
Massive sewage spill closes several L.A. County beaches
A large sewage spill into the Los Angeles River has forced the closure of several L.A. County beaches on Wednesday.
The spill occurred in San Gabriel where around 15,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Rubio Wash which leads to the L.A. River.
A grease blockage in the city sewer main line caused the spill, according to Long Beach city officials.
While the origin of the spill is 25 miles away, officials said the sewage will eventually arrive in Long Beach, contaminating over six miles of public beach areas.
All swimming areas west of Belmont Shore are closed to the public at this time.
“Water from the Los Angeles River connects to the Pacific Ocean in Long Beach, which means pollution anywhere upriver can affect the coastal waters and other waterways in the city,” officials explained.
The city’s health inspection team will monitor water quality along the affected beach sites. The swimming areas will remain closed until results meet the state’s safe water quality standards.
A rain advisory issued Wednesday morning is also in place for all beaches. People are advised to avoid swimming in ocean waters for at least three days following any significant rainfall.
City workers have begun posting signs along the waterfront to let beachgoers know of the closure.
“To protect the safety of the public, water samples are collected and tested routinely to monitor bacterial levels,” city officials explained.
The most up-to-date information about the closure can be found by calling 562-570-4199 or visiting longbeach.gov/beachwaterquality.
Los Angeles, Ca
Boyle Heights warehouse cleanup begins as crews face 85 million pounds of spoiled food
Cleanup efforts are underway Thursday at the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse that burned for eight days after firefighters officially declared the massive blaze knocked down Wednesday evening. Los Angeles Fire Department crews remain at the Lineage warehouse near Union Pacific Avenue and South La Puente Street as they transition into the overhaul phase, searching for […]
A hospital needs help identifying a male patient who was found injured and unconscious in downtown Los Angeles.
The man is believed to be in his 30s, according to the Los Angeles General Medical Center.
He was found injured on the ground on Omar Street and has been hospitalized since June 22.
He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 176 pounds. He has brown eyes, dark brown hair and tattoos across his upper body.
He did not have any personal belongings to help staff identify him or contact loved ones. Workers did not disclose the nature of his injuries.
Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call clinical social worker Cesar Robles at 323-409-6885.
The public can also call the L.A. General Medical Center’s Department of Social Work at 323-409-5253 or, after hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., call 323-409-6883. On weekends, call 323-409-5254.
Police are asking the public for help Wednesday in identifying a hit-and-run driver who left a woman badly injured in Long Beach late last month. The May 24 crash occurred around 11 p.m. as the victim was crossing East 2nd Street, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Video provided by police showed a dark-colored […]
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