Bacteria levels are crashing the beach party for Los Angeles County ocean-goers, with public health officials issuing warnings for several popular spots. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has urged residents to steer clear of the water at beaches ranging from bustling Santa Monica Pier to the tranquil stretches of Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, due to bacterial levels.
According to the advisory, these bacteria-infested waters could put a damper on your day, with areas around piers and lagoons being particular hotspots for the microscopic party crashers. The county’s announcement, which was issued yesterday, explicitly lists Topanga Canyon Beach and several others as contaminated zones…