Thousands of people flocked to beaches in California over the weekend despite strict stay at home orders as the globe battles coronavirus.
During a summer-like heatwave, many took to Newport Beach and Huntington Beach on Friday and Saturday. Defying the stay at home orders in an attempt to stop the spread and save lives, police had to intervene and close the beaches.
Acknowledging many Californians would be tempted to break the rules. Governor Gavin Newsom pleaded for people to stay home. He tweeted: "CA can only keep flattening the curve if we stay home and practise physical distancing.
You have the power to literally save lives." Lovers Point Park and Beach in Pacific Grove, was closed down by police after it became too crowded and