Long Beach has temporarily closed all open coastal swimming areas, the city announced on Tuesday, June 6, after about 50,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the Alhambra Wash — which flows into the Los Angeles River, and subsequently, the ocean along the city’s coastline. City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis ordered the beach closures on Tuesday night as required by state law and in an abundance of caution to ensure the water quality still meets state regulations. The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services’ recreational water quality health inspection team is currently monitoring the affected beaches, according to Tuesday night’s announcement. That monitoring will continue until all results are found to be in compliance with California’s water quality standards.