Bacteria warnings in place until at least Wednesday at Orange County beaches

There will be winter weather this week, meaning oceans will be dirty. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Orange County Health Care Agency has issued a rain advisory through at least Wednesday, March 18, with high bacteria levels expected due to rain runoff from on and off storms expected this week.
“The Environmental Health staff advises swimmers that bacterial levels can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters adjacent to storm drains, creeks and rivers during a