BRIEFLY.Smelly algae algae (ăl`jē) [plural of Lat. alga=seaweed], a large and diverse group of primarily aquatic plantlike organisms. These organisms were previously classified as a primitive subkingdom of the plant kingdom, the thallophytes (plants that may taint L.A. water The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is the largest municipal utility in the United States, serving 3.9 million residents in 2006. It was founded in 1902 to deliver water and electricity supplies to residents and businesses in Los Angeles. told customers in the San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. on Friday that they may begin to experience an earthy or musty odor in their water supply. ``The odor is not a cause for health concern and is associated with seasonal algae growth in the Owens Valley,'' according to a DWP statement. A strain of blue-green algae known as Anabaena Anabaena Genus of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Found as plankton in shallow water and on moist soil, they occur in both solitary and colonial forms and are capable of nitrogen fixation. produces the smelly compound, which is harmless and common to water systems all over the world, the DWP reported. DWP officials said the utility is monitoring the surge in algae growth and is relying on a series of treatments in the Los Angeles Aqueduct This article has multiple issues: * It needs to be expanded. Please help [ improve the article] or discuss these issues on the talk page. to bring the offensive algae into check. ``We apologize for the inconvenience to our customers,'' said DWP General Manager Ron Deaton. ``We are committed to resolving the algae problem as quickly as possible.'' -- City News Service Victims sought in molest case PACOIMA -- A 50-year-old registered sex offender was arrested Monday and police are seeking the public's help in locating other possible victims. Joseph Anthony Malander of Pacoima was taken into custody after an investigation into allegations that he molested two stepsons, then 6 and 8 years old, in the family's Pacoima home between 1985 and 1991. He is being held in lieu of $5 million bail. In 1997 and again in 2003, Malander was convicted of child annoying. Detectives believe he may also be responsible for unreported child molestations. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Robert Cervantes at the LAPD's Sexually Exploited Child Unit at (213) 485-2883. -- Daily News PCH PCH Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, see there signs bring attention to bikes MALIBU -- County and state officials unveiled one of 18 ``Share the Road'' signs Friday that will be installed along Pacific Coast Highway Pacific Coast Highway may refer to:
The signs will be posted along Pacific Coast Highway between Decker Canyon Road and Chautauqua Road. The $12,000 sign installation should be completed by the end of the month. -- City News Service |
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