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Packed beaches amid COVID-19
Hot weather drove many Angelenos to the beach over the weekend, despite admonitions to stay home. In Ventura County, very few beachgoers wore masks, and many said they felt there was enough room for everyone to socially distance.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenHot weather drove many Angelenos to the beach over the weekend, despite admonitions to stay home. In Ventura County, very few beachgoers wore masks, and many said they felt there was enough room for everyone to socially distance.
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3 storiesThousands flout stay-at-home orders, hit Ventura County beaches to beat the heat and boredom
Hot weather drove many Angelenos to the beach over the weekend, despite admonitions to stay home. In Ventura County, very few beachgoers wore masks, and many said they felt there was enough room for everyone to socially distance.
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