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Warning Issued for Wild Weekend Waters off SoCal Coast

If you're heading to the beach this weekend, take note of a warning issued for this weekend from the National Weather Service.Swimmers, surfers, and boaters will find "very strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions," in the waters of our SoCal beaches, according to LA Now. "Forecasters expect surf of 5 feet to 6 feet with swells as high as 8 feet at some west-facing beaches. Waves of up to 10 feet could hit some beaches in Orange and San Diego counties."
There is much danger in being caught in a rip current, and how a swimmer or surfer reacts is key. "Instead of swimming parallel to shore, which is what a swimmer caught in one of these currents should do, many will fruitlessly try to swim against it." Some rip currents "can pull a swimmer up to 400 yards from the beach," explains an LA County Fire Department lifeguard.
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.