Beaches

There are some restrictions, but for the first time in a long time, San Diegans could sit and enjoy the beach, reports NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado.

Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, released his annual ranking of beaches in the U.S. Hawaii took the crown last year, but this year, the best beach is on the East Coast.

Beaches have reopened on a limited basis in some Orange County communities following a weekend shutdown ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom. San Clemente and Laguna Beach have reopened with limitations. Video from NewsChopper4 showed early morning visitors enjoying a cool morning ahead of this week’s sizzling heat wave when temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s. “This is...

A memo sent to California police chiefs says Gov. Gavin Newsom will order all beaches and state parks closed starting Friday to curb the spread of the coronavirus

A memo sent to California police chiefs says Gov. Gavin Newsom will order all beaches and state parks closed starting Friday to curb the spread of the coronavirus

With Gov. Gavin Newsom’s expected announcement of all beach closures, San Diego’s mayor and a surfer are reacting to the order.

After tens of thousands of people crowded Orange County beaches recently, Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to close all beaches in California.

Californians will be tempted to hit the beaches as temperatures get warmer, but local and health officials are warning the consequences could be bad if people don’t follow social distancing measures.

 A spring heat wave drove an uptick of people to California beaches, golf courses and trails on Saturday, leading to the closure of one coastal park as authorities warned people not to swarm recreational areas for fear of igniting a deadly coronavirus surge. Temperatures soared into the 80s and 90s in many areas from Sacramento to San Diego on...