Newsom's Orange County beach ban could send crowds to other coastal spots
of the coronavirus faces a test this weekend, and could have an impact on other Southern California shores.
Los Angeles County beaches are closed, but many in San Diego and Ventura counties remain open. Some leaders worry that theCoronado Mayor Richard Bailey expressed concerns that the beach ban in Orange County could affect San Diego. San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit urged residents not to get complacent and specifically asked people to stop congregating at Sunset Cliffs, a popular spot to view bioluminescent phytoplankton visible in the surf.“You will see quite a robust police presence tonight and throughout the weekend,” Nisleit said.
County officials also announced Thursday that families living together will be allowed to resume boating and recreating at local parks. While parking lots at beaches will remain closed, lots at local parks can now reopen at half capacity.Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss said Thursday he wasn’t too concerned about people showing up from out of town.
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