Public health officials have issued an ocean water quality alert for all Los Angeles County beaches. In a notice issued Thursday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the advisory will be in effect until at least 4 p.m. Monday because of increased bacteria levels. “Bacteria levels can increase significantly during and after rainstorms, as contaminants within the runoff enters the ocean,” the department said. The storm also triggered slides and major road closures across Los Angeles as well as swift water rescues in San Diego. A mudslide closed Big Tujunga Canyon Road in Angeles National Forest between the Angeles Forest Highway and Vogel Flat Road, marking the latest county road closure due to flooding and slides since Dec. 24.
