Protesters flock to Huntington Beach following state-ordered OC beach closures

Large crowds opposing the state’s coronavirus stay-at-home mandate took to the streets of downtown Huntington Beach Friday, a day after the governor closed Orange County beaches and drew frustration and criticism from some residents and city leaders.
More than a thousand protesters gathered near the Huntington Beach pier shortly before noon. The tightly packed crowd, most of which was not wearing protective masks, repeatedly chanted “U.S.A.” as they waited for the demonstration