Are California Beaches Cleaner?

A recent environmental report claims that the beaches are cleaner. But hold on folks; there is more news:

While water quality is improving overall statewide, Los Angeles County is home to the most bacteria-laden seawater in California for the third straight year. Half of the 10 foulest shorelines in the state are in Los Angeles County, with the dirtiest water at Avalon Harbor Beach on Santa Catalina Island.

The report after all does not do us much good.