By Daily Breezeial Southern California beaches received their annual grading from the Natural Resources Defense Council this week, and some of the results were appalling. Swimmers might conclude that they should look, but not touch. Beautiful Santa Catalina Island produced the ugliest results.

By Kristin S. Agostoni Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro and Catalina Island's Avalon Beach are ranked once again as two of the state's most polluted stretches of coastline.

By Krisyin S. Agostoni Most South Bay and Harbor Area beaches earned decent marks this year on Heal the Bay's annual report card, though water quality suffered in several spots during the wet winter months.

By Kristin S. Agostoni Most South Bay and Harbor Area beaches earned decent marks this year on Heal the Bay's annual report card, although water quality suffered in several spots during the wet winter months.

By Kristin S. Agostoni Most South Bay and Harbor Area beaches earned decent marks this year on Heal the Bay's annual report card, although water quality suffered in several spots during the wet winter months.