Overview
- Health officials advise avoiding ocean water and wet sand for at least three-quarters of a mile around Cabrillo Beach.
- L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn said the discharge originated from a manhole in Carson.
- Public Health is conducting water and sand sampling, and the closure remains in effect until results are within safe limits.
- A separate rain-related advisory urges people to stay out of coastal waters through Monday morning because runoff can elevate bacteria levels.
- The spill followed a powerful holiday storm that prompted a state of emergency in six counties, multiple river rescues in Los Angeles, and travel disruptions, with at least three deaths reported by state officials.