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From Malibu to Santa Monica — beaches remain closed due to runoff
The ocean water remained off-limits Thursday at beaches stretching from Malibu to Santa Monica due to the recent rains and fire debris carried to the coast, while a water quality advisory was in effect for all beaches as far south as Playa del Rey.
Woman found dead inside sleeping bag in Santa Monica beach
The body of a woman was found inside of a sleeping bag along the beach in Santa Monica. Police say her face showed visible signs of trauma.
Santa Monica beaches are open but warnings remain for local waters
A day of mixed messages and inaccurate headlines has left locals adrift in a sea of confusion over local beach access following this months wildfires. Santa Monica beaches are open, both sand and water,
Malibu and Santa Monica beaches temporarily closed due to runoff
The ocean waters from Malibu to Santa Monica remain off-limits due to the recent rains and fire debris carried to the coast. The water closure, ordered by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health,
Homeless woman found dead, face battered, on Santa Monica Beach; homicide inquiry underway
Police are investigating the death of a woman experiencing homelessness as a possible homicide after her injured body was discovered at Santa Monica Beach.
Homicide detectives investigate dead woman in sleeping bag on Santa Monica beach
City beach maintenance personnel found the woman unresponsive near lifeguard tower 1550, just north of the Santa Monica Pier around 7 a.m.
Woman with facial injuries found dead near lifeguard tower on California beach, cops say
A cleaning crew discovered the body of a woman next to a lifeguard tower on a beach, California police reported. The woman, found in a sleeping bag at about 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, had visible facial injuries,
Homeless woman found beaten to death at Santa Monica beach
Santa Monica homicide detectives are investigating the death of a woman whose badly beaten body was found on the beach Monday morning. Feb. 10, 2025. Story:
Woman killed on Santa Monica beach
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Woman found dead near Santa Monica Pier
A woman was found dead at Santa Monica Beach, just a short distance from the Pier.
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Beach closure prompted by Palisades Fire lifted
An ocean water closure enacted for beaches from Malibu to Santa Monica due to runoff from the Palisades Fire was lifted ...
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Santa Monica Pier and Beach
"State Beach," as it's known, has more than 300 days of sunshine a year and acted as the backdrop for the popular TV series "Baywatch." Santa Monica is a very walkable part of town, and many ...
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Malibu Beach Partial Reopening: Bacterial Levels Safe, Some Closures Remain Post-Fire
A portion of Malibu beach water closure has been lifted due to safe bacterial levels, however other areas remain closed or ...