Steer Clear of the Ocean for 3 Days, Officials Warn
This week's deadly storms have polluted the ocean with disease-carrying runoff.
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Officials warned Californians to stay out of the ocean for at least three days following this week’s deadly storms in Santa Barbara County. Heavy rains have washed high levels of disease-carrying organisms into the water.