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Mountain Views News Saturday, May 24, 2025

NEWS BRIEFS


OCEAN WATER USE WARNING FOR LOS 
ANGELES COUNTY BEACHES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the 
below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

 BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

 Entire swim area.

Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach

 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water 
quality levels within State standards:

Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24- hours a day on the County's beach closure 
hotline: 1-800- 525-5662. To view map of impacted locations and for more information please visit: 
PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.

If you have any questions, please contact us at (626) 430-5360.


CAL FIRE SEIZES OVER 100,000 POUNDS 
FROM ILLEGAL FIREWORKS OPERATION 
IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY


Commerce, CA - Today the CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) seized over 100,000 
pounds of illegal fireworks discovered in Commerce, CA, located in Los Angeles County.

 

CAL FIRE – OSFM responded to a claim of a current fireworks importer/exporter licensee with CAL 
FIRE – OSFM not following laws and regulations related to requirements of their license.

 

This seizure results from a CAL FIRE – OSFM investigation of a current fireworks importer/exporter 
licensee not following laws and regulations required by their license.

 

CAL FIRE – OSFM would like to commend ongoing efforts to help curb the use and sales of illegal 
fireworks, protecting the public from the hazards they present. Additionally, we would like to thank Los 
Angeles County Fire Department as well as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
(ATF) Task Force. The collaborative efforts of all agencies involved demonstrate their ongoing commitment 
to protecting our communities.

 

“As we approach the 4th of July and a typical increase in usage of illegal fireworks, this seizure should 
be a reminder of our zero tolerance to illegal fireworks in California,” said California State Fire Marshal 
Daniel Berlant.

 

Since January 2025, California has seen over 4 million dollars in property loss from fireworks-caused 
fires. CAL FIRE would like to remind everyone that it is illegal to sell, transport, or use in California fireworks 
that do not carry the “Safe and Sane” seal, and to possess or use fireworks in a community where 
they are not permitted. Violations of these limitations are subject to fines up to $50,000, and up to one 
year in jail.

 

California has zero tolerance for the sale and use of illegal fireworks. Illegal fireworks include:

· Sky rockets

· Bottle rockets

· Roman candles

· Aerial shells

· Firecrackers

· Other fireworks that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner

 

Fireworks are illegal in parts of California due to the significant risk they pose, as they cause severe injuries 
and millions of dollars in property damage each year. Large grass crops and dry vegetation increase 
the threat of devastating fires throughout all of California.

If you have information related to this case, don't hesitate to contact the CAL FIRE - OSFM Arson and 
Bomb Unit at arsonbomb@fire.ca.gov.

 

Discover essential tips for a responsible and fire-safe celebration along with ways to protect your community 
from CAL FIRE at FireworksSafetyCA.org. 


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