Study: LA Beaches Need Improvement

Local beaches, including spots in Venice Beach and Dockweiler State Beach, could use some improvement, according to a report released Wednesday by the Natural Resources Defense Council. The NRDC's 22nd annual report analyzed government data on beach-water testing from 2011 at more than 3,000 beaches nationwide. "Our beaches are plagued by a sobering legacy of ... Continue reading at venice.patch.com.