Orange County beach closure order draws wave of response

It’s a beach bummer that puts a lock on one of the most valued Southern California treasures: the coast.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement on Thursday, April 30, shutting off access to all of Orange County’s beaches was met with passionate response, from beachgoers furious by the order, but also from people frustrated by some not adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Beach-goers are spaced out along the sand by the pier in Huntington Beach, CA, on Thursday, April 30, 2020. (