Coronavirus: Beaches fill up as people seek relief from heat, weeks of staying at home
Some Southern California beaches are open, while others — including in L.A. County — remain closed during this weekend’s heat wave.
At midday, Ventura police Sgt. Mike Anselmo walked along the sand politely asking people with children to take their umbrellas down but allowing them to sunbathe. They have been hiking county trails and riding their bikes to work since their favorite beach was closed last month, but they waited for the visitors from L.A. County, where beaches are still closed, to leave before coming back Saturday to play paddle ball.Sign up for the latest news, best stories and what they mean for you, plus answers to your questions.“It’s pretty laid-back now,” Hoag said. “People will go wherever it’s open.
Huntington Beach also elected to open its coastline, though the pier, beach parking lot and some metered parking remain closed.
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