April 30, 2020 / By Bradford Betz | Fox News
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered Orange County beaches to close until further notice, saying it was necessary to protect public health, while allowing other beaches in California to remain open with some restrictions.
Thursday’s announcement comes days after tens of thousands of people in Orange County packed beaches during a sunny weekend.
A Wednesday memo to the state’s police chiefs indicated Newsom planned to close all beaches in the state. But on Thursday, Newsom said the order only applied to beaches in Orange County.
Newsom’s order is likely to ignite pushback from community leaders who argue they can safely provide some relief to residents.
