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Multiple California beaches closed after 8 million gallons of sewage discharges into ocean
Several beaches in southern California were closed to swimmers and surfers Wednesday after nearly 8 million gallons of sewage was discharged into the ocean.
FOX 11 in Los Angeles reported that beaches in Long Beach and Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro would remain closed because of the millions of gallons of contaminated material that entered the ocean.
On Monday afternoon, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that sewage was discharged from an unspecified location at about 6 a.m.
As a result, untreated sewage was sent into the Dominguez Channel, which leads to an area near Cabrillo Beach. Eventually, the sewage flow was halted, the station reported.
LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT USES HELICOPTER TO RESCUE MAN, DOG FROM LOS ANGELES RIVER
Crews worked to clean up the beaches in Long Beach and Cabrillo Beach in California, after nearly 8 million gallons of sewage was sent into the Pacific Ocean, forcing officials to close the water for swimming and surfing. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
Why the sewage was discharged was not immediately known, though officials said 8 million gallons of sewage entered into the channel because of the spill.
Health officials declared the water off Cabrillo Beach off-limits, noting that bacterial levels had risen and needed to come back down to acceptable levels.
In Long Beach, health officials closed water to all of its beaches as well, because of the spill.
37 MILLION CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS AT RISK FOR DANGEROUS FLOODING
Torrential rains this week increased the flow of the Los Angeles River, which not only led to the Los Angeles Fire Department rescued a man from the river, who “jumped in the flowing water in pursuit of his dog,” but also led to increased bacterial levels along the beaches. (LAFD/Daniel Castillo)
Officials said an additional spill occurred in Commerce on Monday, sending another 40,000 gallons of sewage flowing into the Los Angeles River, which ultimately leads to the Pacific Ocean.
Residents were already warned to avoid ocean water because of bacterial runoff from recent torrential rains.
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What began as a handful of calls from Treasure Valley residents has grown into a rat problem that is exposing gaps in Idaho law and leaving homeowners to handle infestations largely on their own for at least another year.
Rats have been reported in the Treasure Valley since 2022, when Eagle residents started spotting Norway rats and roof rats in yards, under decks and near canals. Residents have also shared videos showing the rodents in their neighborhoods.
As the reports mounted, it became clear that no agency in Idaho is legally responsible for dealing with rats. The issue traces back to an 1868 legal doctrine known as Dillon’s Rule, which limits Idaho cities and counties to powers specifically granted by the state. Because rats are not mentioned in state law, local governments have no authority to act and no funding to do so.
During this legislative session, state lawmakers tried to change that. Senate Bill 1271 would have directed the Idaho Department of Agriculture to map infestations and coordinate a response across the Treasure Valley. The bill passed the Senate but later died in the House, with opponents arguing it was a local problem, not a state one.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says rats can spread diseases such as Plague and Salmonella through droppings, urine and bites.
With the Legislature out of session until next year, Sen. Nichols and Rep. John Gannon are pushing for action without waiting for a change in state law. This week, they sent a letter to local officials across the Treasure Valley urging cities, counties, irrigation districts and parks agencies to each designate a point person to help coordinate a response now.
The letter describes the situation as a public health, safety and property concern and warns that a coordinated effort now would be far less costly than a crisis later.
In the meantime, residents are being urged to seal vents, secure trash and call an exterminator if they see signs of rats. Nichols has said she fears that when lawmakers return next January, the problem will be harder and more expensive to solve.
Las Vegas (Nev.) Arbor View quarterback Thaddeus Thatcher announced his commitment to Oregon State and broke down why he chose the Beavers.
After taking official visits to Oregon State, UNLV, UCF and Michigan, the talented signal caller announced for the Beavers moments ago.
“I’m very excited about my decision,” Thatcher said. “Coach Shep (Jamarcus Shephard) has assembled a really great staff and I’m really excited to work with coach (Mitch) Dahlen.
“Coach Dahlen has worked with so many draft picks and it’s really exciting to have the opportunity to be developed by someone like him.”
The potential to compete for early playing time was another big factor for Thatcher.
“They’re going to give me a chance to compete for a spot right away,” Thatcher said. “That’s something I was interested in and so I’m excited about the opportunity.
“My whole family gets along with the entire Oregon State staff and we really believe in Coach Shep. I really think he’s going to be able to get things back on track and I’m excited to be a part of that.”
We originally had a commit prediction in for Michigan with Thatcher and there was strong buzz he was close to committing following his unofficial visit back in early April.
Thatcher decided to take his official visits instead and the Beavers hosted him on May 29. Oregon State started to build momentum with Thatcher following the trip and the Beavs were able to hold off strong competition.
Thatcher is one of the region’s top dual-threat quarterbacks and two-sport athletes. He’s a talented basketball player as well but his fixture is on the grid-iron.
As a junior, Thatcher completed 168-240 passes (70%) for 2,625 yard and 29 touchdowns with just five interceptions. He also rushed for 605 yards and seven more scores and will be a four-year starter for the Aggies, one of the top teams in the state.
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