A section of Pacific Coast Highway that could have been mistaken for a river has reopened thanks to fast-moving road crews.

Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.

Unite said the move by the city council to downgrade wagon drivers' pay amounted to an 'escalation' in the dispute.

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