A heatwave in California has many residents flocking to the beach, with tens of thousands ignoring stay-at-home warnings and in some cases descending on beaches that are supposed to be closed. CBS News writes, “More than 50,000 people in California ignored stay-at-home orders on Saturday and flocked to the beach as temperatures surpassed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Newport Beach appears to be pretty crowded, as Southern California is hit by a heat wave. https://t.co/abDlBmkZo0 pic.twitter.com/1DDSjvPhT5
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) April 25, 2020
The Los Angeles Times reports, “As temperatures warmed up this weekend, some were following official guidance and staying away from the beach while others said they just could not resist.
Most Ventura and Orange county beaches are open, but many parking lots, piers and recreation spaces are closed. Officials in both counties implored visitors to either stay away altogether or to abide by social distancing rules.”
And the governor’s office put out this warning.
The longer we go out, the longer we stay in.
Keep staying home, California – you're saving lives. #StayHomeSaveLives https://t.co/snYe5vmHg6 pic.twitter.com/DtADaOn846
— California Governor (@CAgovernor) April 25, 2020