1.   But persistent pollution from aging sewage plants and runoff from streets and suburban development still cause frequent beach closings and fish kills.

2.   California has had problems lately, such as rolling blackouts and beach closings from pollution.

3.   One fact underscored in the NRDC report, which offers detailed breakdowns of the reasons for beach closings, is how often rain caused the pollution problems.

4.   Ventura County has had two beach closings so far this year, according to a county official.

5.   After leaving Bermuda, Felix moved toward the United States, prompting hurricane warnings and beach closings along the East Coast before turning back to the Atlantic Ocean.

6.   After passing Bermuda, Felix moved toward the United States, prompting hurricane warnings and beach closings along the East Coast before it turned back into the Atlantic Ocean.

7.   Felix moved toward the United States after passing near Bermuda, prompting hurricane warnings and beach closings along the East Coast before turning back to the Atlantic Ocean.

8.   Felix moved toward the United States after passing near Bermuda, prompting hurricane warnings and beach closings along the East Coast before it turned back into the Atlantic Ocean.

9.   He cited environmental improvements including more nesting eagles, more flourishing shellfish beds, and fewer beach closings.

10.   The storm was moving toward the U.S. mainland, prompting hurricane warnings and beach closings along a lengthy stretch of the East Coast.