The news comes after a memo saying California's governor would go further, closing all state and local beaches and parks, a plan he appeared to abandon.

Governor Gavin Newsom said the state is issuing a "hard close" of beaches in Orange County during the coronavirus pandemic.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he plans to close state and local beaches in Orange County, calling the images of huge crowds that occupied the beaches over the weekend "disturbing."

Gov. Gavin Newsom will order all beaches and state parks closed starting Friday, according to a memo sent to police chiefs around the state.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will reportedly order the closure of all beaches and...

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RT @nbcwashington: In the latest incident of humans vs. nature, beachgoers in La Jolla, California, were chased by a few large sea lions at…

In the latest incident of humans vs. nature, beachgoers in La Jolla, California, were chased by a few large sea lions at the Cove in a video that's making the internet rounds and once again raising concerns about cohabitating beaches. https://t.co/yOAvScV7Ok

RT @gunsnrosesgirl3: Electric blue water in Marina Del Rey California, Lingulodinium polyedra, an aquatic organism producing light shows o…

California sea lions charge toward startled beachgoers at San Diego's La Jolla Cove #72523 #animalattacks #animals #beaches #california #sealions https://t.co/96cC91YQp7

RT @gunsnrosesgirl3: Electric blue water in Marina Del Rey California, Lingulodinium polyedra, an aquatic organism producing light shows o…

Notice #California beaches. A lifeguard station is in view but you can go anywhere you want into the water (68 degrees). #Australia corrals you like cattle into one particular area which is designated using flags. https://t.co/yP5oNDzw06

RT @protestantwind: The Beach Boys were such California nationalists that they didn't just do songs about California beaches being good. Th…