Avoid Water Contact from Surfrider Beach to Dockweiler Beach at World Way

January 27, 2025

Due to recent rainfall and the increase in fire debris along these ocean waters, an Ocean Water Closure has been declared for Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach. Fire debris runoff and pollutants in the water and on the sand may contain toxic or carcinogenic chemicals.

The closure will remain in effect until further notice. Beach users are cautioned to avoid water and sand contact.

Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory – through Thursday, January 30, 2025

The Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory declared on January 26, 2025, will remain in effect at least until 8:00 am, Thursday, January 30, 2025, for all other Los Angeles County beaches. Beach users are cautioned to avoid water contact for at least 72 hours after significant rainfall. This advisory may be extended depending on further rainfall.

Ocean Water Quality Advisory Due to Fire Debris Updated Locations – Extends beyond January 30, 2025

Once the rain advisory is lifted, the ocean water advisory for Surfrider Beach to Las Flores State Beach and Santa Monica State Beach to Dockweiler State Beach at World Way will remain in effect due to fire debris runoff, which may contain toxic or carcinogenic chemicals, which can be harmful to health. This includes any runoff that may flow onto or pond on the beach sand. Beach users are advised to stay away from any fire debris on the beach.

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Topanga Canyon Blvd is closed at Pacific Coast Highway due to mud & debris. These photos taken Sun. 1/26.



These fast-moving flows of mud, rocks, and debris can pose serious dangers to roads and homes.



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Avoid Water Contact from Surfrider Beach to Dockweiler Beach at World Way

January 17, 2025

An Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory has been declared for all Los Angeles County beaches. The advisory will be in effect at least until 8:00 am, Thursday, January 30, 2025. This advisory may be extended depending on further rainfall.

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The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors is reminding beachgoers to stay away from fire debris that washes up on the beaches. Crews are gearing up to remove whatever hazardous debris finds its way to the beach during this weekend's predicted rains.

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On November 2, 2022, Santa Monica Police Officers responded to Lot 1 North, the beach parking lot just north of the Pier, for a suspicious circumstances call. A parking attendant noticed a male subject lying motionless in the driver seat and possibly bleeding. The victim had died of stab wounds inflicted by an unknown assailant.

Using evidence collected from the vehicle and other investigative tools, the murder suspect was identified as Dearborn, Michigan resident Mohamed Abou-Arabi (DOB: 01/22/2000). The LA County District Attorney’s Office filed a single count of murder with an enhancement for utilizing a knife to commit the fatal attack. A warrant was then issued for Abou-Arabi’s arrest.



In January 2023, SMPD Detectives flew to Michigan and arrested Abou-Arabi. At trial in September of 2024, Abou-Arabi was found guilty of First-Degree Murder. On January 13, 2025, Abou-Arabi was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison, plus a one-year enhancement for using a knife. Excellent work by the SMPD investigative team and the District Attorney’s office bringing this individual to justice

FLOOD WATCH is in effect for 4pm Sun to 4pm Mon. Here are the key details. While damaging debris flows are not the most likely outcome, there is still a lot of uncertainty with this storm. The threat is high enough to prepare for the worst-case scenario.



These fast-moving flows of mud, rocks, and debris can pose serious dangers to roads and homes.

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During recovery efforts for the Palisades Fire., Los Angeles Police make an arrest on the border of Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica. Suspect was said to be arrested for theft in the Palisades. No other information was made available.

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The National Guard has checkpoints set up o Pacific Coast Highway and the Beach Bike Path at Will Rogers Beach in Pacific Palisades, allowing only residents and essential workers into the Palisades Fire burn area.

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