Scientists are worried about chemicals from burned materials (heavy metals, plastics, fire retardants) polluting the ocean.

Why it matters: The ocean around all Los Angeles County beaches could have higher bacteria levels thanks to the recent rain, ...

Scientists from UC San Diego have found loads of ash in Santa Monica Bay since the Palisades Fire. Rain in the forecast could ...

An ocean water quality rain advisory was issued for all of Los Angeles County beaches after weekend rainfall caused mudslides ...

Rainfall is needed and generally welcomed across Southern California. But following two historic fires, it also poses risks and it heightens the concern over contaminants that could make their way ...

Ocean County is expected to see the snow end sooner. The snow, which began around 3 a.m., should transition to rain around 8 a.m., lasting until approximately 3 p.m. Once the changeover occurs, ...

Both the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara county public health departments issued ocean water advisories due to recent ...

While the rain is a welcome sight, the runoff that will carry toxic ash into the ocean poses a new threat, particularly in ...

An ocean water closure for Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach due to recent rainfall and the increase in fire debris was issued Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Public ...