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    Protests in Orange County continue over beach closures, stay-at-home orders

    It’s getting hot again this week in LA, and there are limited options of what to do to cool down. Beaches are off-limits in most areas. In Orange County, many people gathered at beaches over the weekend, but they were told to leave, and most did.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • May 4, 2020 • 1 min read

    It’s getting hot again this week in LA, and there are limited options of what to do to cool down. Beaches are off-limits in most areas. In Orange County, many people gathered at beaches over the weekend, but they were told to leave, and most did. However, protests continue in OC, and some cities there are pushing back with legal action against Governor Gavin Newsom’s orders.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Rebecca Mooney

      Producer, The Treatment

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      Gustavo Arellano

      columnist, LA Times

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