Beach Closures
Runoff from recent rains has contaminated 10 beaches, Ventura County health officials reported Thursday.
Beaches posted with warning signs this weekend include: Promenade Park, at Figueroa Street; Promenade Park, at the Redwood Apartments; Promenade Park, at Oak Street; San Buenaventura State Beach, near San Jon Road; Ormond Beach, near the J Street drain; Ormond Beach, near the industrial drain; Silver Strand Beach, at Sawtelle Avenue; Deer Creek Beach; Hobie Beach; and Channel Islands Harbor Beach Park.
Swimmers, waders and surfers should keep at least 50 yards from each side of the signs, officials advise. Weekly beach testing occurs at 53 locations in Ventura County and results can be obtained by calling the county ocean water quality hotline at 662-6555 or by visiting the Web site at www.ventura.org/env_hlth/ocean.htm.
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