MALIBU—Los Angeles County Health Department issued bacteria warnings for six beaches including Surfrider Beach on Wednesday, December 21. 

The other beaches include Topanga County Beach, the Santa Monica Pier, Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey, Venice City Beach and Manhattan County Beach. 

Officials discourage swimming in the water at the beach because it may cause illness. Warning signs may be posted at each beach location. 

To view a list of locations visit the Los Angeles County of Public Health Department website at: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/. The list will be updated when conditions change and the water is safe to swim in.