DOWNTOWN — Marking a celebration of its roots, Heal the Bay's board of directors has appointed veteran staffer Alix Hobbs as the environmental organization's new president and chief executive officer.

Environmental group Heal the Bay today announced its honorees for the Bring Back the Beach Annual Awards Gala on the evening of Thursday, May 23 at the Jonathan Beach Club in Santa Monica, California.

LOS ANGELES – Fire contaminants, sick sea mammals, and now, an A+ report card? As temperatures rise and Angelenos head into summer, one question lingers on everyone's mind: Are the beaches safe to ...

Seven Los Angeles County beaches have improved their water quality significantly over the past year, according to Heal the Bay. Heal the Bay, an environmental nonprofit, released its annual Beach ...

MALIBU - A new report by Heal the Bay highlights the urgent need to remove fire-related debris along the Pacific Coast Highway after recent wildfires left behind elevated levels of toxic metals and ...

Beachgoers enjoy the scene near the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday evening. The beach area around the pier ranked among the dirtiest in California on the annual report card compiled by environmental ...

Millions of people visit Santa Monica beaches each year, but if you swim near the pier area, be warned that the water is the most polluted in the state, according to Heal the Bay’s research. An annual ...

The large mounds of fire debris that remain on Los Angeles County beaches have caused concerns about long-term effects on the environment and beachgoers. "The water was mixed with ash," said Dr. Tania ...

On Wednesday, Feb. 26 Golden Road Brewing will relaunch the Heal the Bay IPA to celebrate the nonprofit’s 40th Anniversary. 100% of proceeds for the special event will benefit Heal the Bay’s ...