The Pacific Palisades fire that destroyed Will Rogers’ home in California took away not only memorabilia, but history that was important for future generations, according to an Oklahoman who worked as ...

· Will Rogers State Beach: 100 yards up and down coast from the Bel Air Bay Club border fence. · Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey: the entire swim area.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued warnings for seven beaches due to high bacterial levels found.

As beachgoers plan their Fourth of July outings, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Wednesday advised people to avoid ocean waters at eight area beaches due to high bacteria levels.

Topanga Beach in Malibu is the only shoreline closed because of wildfire damage. All other beaches are open, including Will Rogers State Beach, where fire debris clogged storm drains during the ...

Meanwhile, an earlier warning has been lifted for Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, where recent samples produced water-quality levels within state standards, the health department said.