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June 18, 2021

New Evacuation Alert System Available at Torrance Beach

New Evacuation Alert System Available at Torrance Beach https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BCH-20210418-BEELS-Torrance-Nicole-Mooradian-017-1024x678.jpg 1024 678 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png June 18, 2021 June 17, 2021

The Department of Beaches and Harbors conducted its first test of the Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System (BEELS) on Thursday. The evacuation alert system’s lights flashed, and the announcements were broadcast.

May 13, 2021

Successful Full Volume Test of Evacuation Alert System Conducted at Torrance Beach

Successful Full Volume Test of Evacuation Alert System Conducted at Torrance Beach https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BCH-20210418-BEELS-Torrance-Nicole-Mooradian-017-1024x678.jpg 1024 678 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png May 13, 2021 June 17, 2021

May 10, 2021

Second Full Volume Test Scheduled for Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System

Second Full Volume Test Scheduled for Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BCH-20210418-BEELS-Torrance-Nicole-Mooradian-017-1024x678.jpg 1024 678 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021

The Department of Beaches and Harbors will conduct the second full volume test of the new Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System (BEELS) at Torrance Beach on Thursday, May 13, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

May 6, 2021

Second Emergency Evacuation System Test Conducted

Second Emergency Evacuation System Test Conducted https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BCH-20210418-BEELS-Torrance-Nicole-Mooradian-017-1024x678.jpg 1024 678 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png May 6, 2021 May 10, 2021

The Department of Beaches and Harbors conducted a successful second test of the Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System (BEELS) today.

April 29, 2021

Evacuation Alert System Tested for First Time

Evacuation Alert System Tested for First Time https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BCH-20210418-BEELS-Torrance-Nicole-Mooradian-017-1024x678.jpg 1024 678 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png April 29, 2021 May 10, 2021

September 21, 2020

Department of Beaches and Harbors Launches Can the Trash! Clean Beach Poster Contest

Department of Beaches and Harbors Launches Can the Trash! Clean Beach Poster Contest https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/poster-contest-header-1024x368.jpg 1024 368 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020

With the new Can the Trash! Clean Beach Poster Contest and educational campaign, children and families will learn that trash that makes its way to storm drains and other parts of the County’s watershed may eventually end up in the ocean.

July 9, 2020

Beach Trash, Illegal Fires Pose Health, Safety Concerns for L.A. County Beachgoers

Beach Trash, Illegal Fires Pose Health, Safety Concerns for L.A. County Beachgoers https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png July 9, 2020 August 6, 2020

To the record numbers of beachgoers descending on Los Angeles County’s iconic beaches, the Department of Beaches and Harbors has a message regarding your trash: pack in, pack out.

April 2, 2020

Board of Supervisors Expands Tenant Protections in Marina del Rey

Board of Supervisors Expands Tenant Protections in Marina del Rey https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png April 2, 2020 April 2, 2020

March 18, 2020

COVID-19: Federal Disaster Loans Available for Small Businesses

COVID-19: Federal Disaster Loans Available for Small Businesses https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/coronavirus-1024x576.jpg 1024 576 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png March 18, 2020 March 19, 2020

March 29, 2019

Incident Update: Abandoned Well Plugging Effort (3/29/19)

Incident Update: Abandoned Well Plugging Effort (3/29/19) https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png March 29, 2019 March 29, 2019

Work to remediate a 1930s-era abandoned well in Marina del Rey will continue throughout the weekend.

March 22, 2019

Incident Update: Abandoned Well Emission (3/22/19)

Incident Update: Abandoned Well Emission (3/22/19) https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png March 22, 2019 March 22, 2019

Work to remediate a 1930s-era abandoned well in Marina del Rey will continue throughout the weekend.

March 19, 2019

Incident Update: Abandoned Well Emission (3/19/19)

Incident Update: Abandoned Well Emission (3/19/19) https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png March 19, 2019 March 19, 2019

Work to repair a vintage oil well resumes with preparations for pumping about 20 cubic feet of cement into the well.

March 15, 2019

Incident Update: Abandoned Well Emission (3/15/19, 4:30 p.m.)

Incident Update: Abandoned Well Emission (3/15/19, 4:30 p.m.) https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png March 15, 2019 March 15, 2019

Work to clean out and re-abandon the well at 4360 Via Marina is continuing.

March 15, 2019

Incident Update: Abandoned Well Emission (3/15/19, 2 p.m.)

Incident Update: Abandoned Well Emission (3/15/19, 2 p.m.) https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png March 15, 2019 March 15, 2019

Work to clean out and re-abandon the well at 4360 Via Marina is continuing.

March 8, 2019

Incident Update: Abandoned Well Emission (3/8/19)

Incident Update: Abandoned Well Emission (3/8/19) https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png March 8, 2019 March 12, 2019

Work to clean out and re-abandon the well at 4360 Via Marina is continuing. The Community Health, Safety and Notification Plan developed by Unified Command is available.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICES

For the meeting schedules of the Beach Commission, Small Craft Harbor Commission and Design Control Board, see the Public Meetings Calendar.

There are no additional public meetings at this time.

CONSTRUCTION NOTICES

September 22, 2017

Notification for Saturday Construction Work on Via Marina

Notification for Saturday Construction Work on Via Marina https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MDR_Maintenance_Requests-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png September 22, 2017 September 22, 2017

Crews from the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works are expected to work Sept. 23 on Via Marina as part of the Venice Dual Force Main project.

September 14, 2017

Via Marina Traffic Control Measures to be Instituted for Venice Dual Force Main Project

Via Marina Traffic Control Measures to be Instituted for Venice Dual Force Main Project https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Via-Marina-TCP-Notice-002-1024x585.jpg 1024 585 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png September 14, 2017 September 15, 2017

The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works is expected to implement traffic control measures along Via Marina on Sept. 19 as part of the Venice Dual Force Main project.

September 8, 2017

Traffic Control Measures to Start Sept. 9 for Venice Dual Force Main Project

Traffic Control Measures to Start Sept. 9 for Venice Dual Force Main Project https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Shaft-10-Saturday-Work-Notification-1024x688.jpg 1024 688 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png September 8, 2017 September 8, 2017

Traffic control measures at Marquesas Way and Via Dulce for the Venice Dual Force Main project will begin Sept. 9.

May 4, 2017

Construction at Marina del Rey Parking Lot 8

Construction at Marina del Rey Parking Lot 8 https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Lot_8_147-1024x886.jpg 1024 886 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png May 4, 2017 July 12, 2017

Construction activities at Marina del Rey Parking Lot 8, located between Oxford Basin and the Hilton Garden Inn, began April 24 and are expected to continue through Oct. 2, 2017.

April 18, 2017

Venice Dual Force Main Project Pre-Construction Activities

Venice Dual Force Main Project Pre-Construction Activities https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png April 18, 2017 September 8, 2017

Pre-construction activities on the Venice Dual Force Main project are scheduled to start April 24 and are expected to continue through June 30.

October 9, 2016

Zonker Harris Accessway CLOSED FOR REPAIR

Zonker Harris Accessway CLOSED FOR REPAIR https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/AccesswaysMap6-30-16-1024x791.jpg 1024 791 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png October 9, 2016 March 30, 2017

Malibu’s Zonker Harris beach accessway closed on June 17, 2016, as a result of surf-related damage (see photos). The 200-foot-long ramp at 22670 Pacific Coast Highway sustained damage at about the halfway mark, leaving it impassable.