BRIEFS

The Orange County Health Agency’s environmental health division closed

a section of the Surf City shoreline Tuesday, prohibiting any surfing or

swimming in a 1,000-foot area running up coast from the Santa Ana River.

The affected Huntington Beach waters, as well as a similar area

running down coast into Newport Beach, were closed when about 1,000

gallons of sewage spilled from the Costa Mesa Sanitation District.

A buildup of grease blocked a sewer line in the district’s collection

system and ultimately caused the spill, agency officials said.

The area will remain closed until follow-up water quality monitoring

meets acceptable standards, they added.

Information on county bay, harbor postings and closures: (714)

667-3752, or o7 https://www.oc.ca.gov/hca/regulatory/ocean/beach.htmf7

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To report a sewage spill: (714) 667-3600.

Police to conduct DUI checkpoint

The Huntington Beach Police Department will conduct a sobriety and

driver’s license checkpoint at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and

Blaylock Street between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Saturday.

Police officials said the motorists driving under the influence of

alcohol are a major concern of the department and citizens because the

combination often results in tragedies that affect the entire community.

The police traffic bureau hopes to prevent any serious injury or fatal

collisions over the weekend by stopping intoxicated drivers before an

accident occurs.