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Cabrillo Beach Closed After 100,000-Gallon Sewage Spill

1/1/2026

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Los Angeles County health officials closed Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro after a 100,000-gallon sewage spill contaminated the area.
The closure covers beach sand and ocean water, and residents and visitors are advised to avoid contact with both.
The closure remains until water sampling shows bacterial levels meet health standards.
For updates, the public can call the County's beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662 or visit the Public Health website.

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Story summary

Los Angeles County health officials closed Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro after a 100,000-gallon sewage spill contaminated the area.
The closure covers beach sand and ocean water, and residents and visitors are advised to avoid contact with both.
The closure remains until water sampling shows bacterial levels meet health standards.
For updates, the public can call the County's beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662 or visit the Public Health website.