Fishing boat runs aground at Venice Beach, spilling its fuel

A commercial salmon fishing boat ran aground about 1am Sunday near Venice Beach. The 47-foot "Jewel", was totaled and spilled an unknown amount of diesel fuel, according to the Examiner.

The crew escaped unharmed from the Eureka-based boat. About a half-mile of the beach, reeking of fuel, was shut down and blocked off with yellow tape.