Some California beaches closed to deter crowds amid outbreak

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Sunshine lured crowds to California beaches on Sunday despite a statewide stay-at-home order, prompting officials to close some strands and issue strong warnings for people to go back indoors. Santa Monica closed seaside parking lots to discourage people from visiting its famous beach and help curb the coronavirus spread.
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It's Official: Mayor Shuts Down LA Parks Must Shut Down

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The city of Malibu says it had reports of crowded beaches and hiking trails. Angelenos also flocked to Santa Monica to escape their cabin fever. In response, the city has closed beach parking lots and advised people to avoid the beach and the beach bike path. “Today is not the day to go to the beach,” said Santa Monica City Manager Rick Col ...
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Pair Of Pacific Storms To Pummel Santa Monica

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The first of two storms is expected to reach the coast Friday night, starting off days of on-and-off rain. (Jennifer Cook For Patch) LOS ANGELES, CA — The millions of Southlanders staying home from school and work won't get much chance for some fresh air this weekend thanks to two storms systems washing over the region over the next several days.
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Laura Dern gets some fresh air in Santa Monica during the coronavirus outbreak

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Award-winner Laura Dern was spotted doing one of the few things people can do these days, taking a walk. The actress got in a little exercise and some fresh air in Santa Monica on Wednesday amid the continuing outbreak of the coronavirus. Residents of Los Angeles, and much of the rest of the country, have been instructed to practice social ...
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Santa Monica City Emergency Orders Suspends Residential And Commercial Evictions

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Last night, City Manager and Director of Emergency Services Rick Cole signed additional supplements to his executive order proclaiming a local emergency to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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California among states to get FEMA aid and National Guard; Naval hospital ship en route to L.A.

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KTLA's Brian Day contributed to this report. Crowds who have flocked to beaches and hiking trails during the first weekend of a countywide "safer-at-home" order in Los Angeles County forced Santa Monica and Malibu officials to take further measures against large gatherings during a worsening outbreak. The city of Santa Monica announced the ...
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California’s Visitor Economy Disappears as Shelter in Place Takes Hold

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When they arrived in Santa Monica, the welcome mat had been rolled up and the ambiance they hoped to find in a normally vibrant city had evaporated. They had to order room service because eateries were not open. “The feeling is not very festive,” Perrod said. “There is no vibe of the city,” added Capelle. Where local or regional ...
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Amid coronavirus, West Hollywood’s LGBTQ community hears echoes of the AIDS crisis

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It was the first time that Cooley had closed his business in 29 years. Last week, as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and other metropolises closed businesses and restricted public movement, Cooley and other business owners along the Santa Monica Boulevard strip — the heart of the Los Angeles LGBTQ community — said it was surreal to see ...
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