Briefly in the news

The Orange County Health Care Agency has put up beach warnings at

Harbor Patrol Beach.

The signs advising swimmers to avoid the water were installed at the

beach Thursday. The signs were put up after the agency found higher than

acceptable levels of bacteria in the waters off the beach, which is near

the Balboa Yacht Club in the Newport Harbor.

Postings are also up at the Newport Dunes resort’s lagoon, 300 feet up

the north side of the pedestrian bridge and 300 feet on the east side of

the swim area.

Long-term postings include Harbor Marina, 43rd Street Beach and 33rd

Street Channel from 33rd Street to 37th Street.