Experts predict it could take months to years for water quality and affected communities to return to normalcy.

An ocean water advisory is in place for miles of Los Angeles County coastline in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire ... related beach area warnings due to bacterial levels exceeding health ...

Beachgoers should watch out for debris and pay extra attention to water quality following rains, according to public health ...

Various agencies in Los Angeles County regularly collect water samples and test the water quality. Occasionally, high levels of bacteria can be found in the samples, implying that the water might not ...

A small tornado also touched down for two minutes in the Pico Rivera area between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., according to the ...

California braced for the arrival of a massive storm on Wednesday, evacuating residents in areas at risk of mudslides and debris flows.

While residents in the Palisades and Eaton fire areas can use tap water for some limited purposes, the detection of a carcinogen in the systems can pose some risks.

Unlike bacteria, these toxins cannot be removed ... for residents in the burn zone in Los Angeles County on Friday. Palisades residents have been under a "Do Not Drink" notice since January ...

The worst of this week's storm has moved on from the Los Angeles area, leaving behind minor tornado damage and light debris flows on mountain roads. As predicted, rainfall rates peaked between ...