Doheny State Beach remains closed from sewage spill

As the sun rises over Doheny State Beach, a sign casts a pall over any beach-going plans after raw sewage that was spilled last week keeps the water off-limits.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Raw sewage from a sewer system managed by the Moulton Niguel Water District spilled into Oso Creek on Friday. The flow closed Doheny State Beach.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

A pair of sea lions contend with contaminated waters at Doheny State Beach.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Birds flock along Oso Creek, which carried a 25,000-gallon sewage spill to the ocean last week that closed the shoreline at Doheney State Beach.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)