Crowds in California filled the beaches, hiking trails and parks over the weekend, in direct opposition to the state's order to stay home and avoid close contact with others.
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The influx of people prompted some officials to close some trails and beach areas. Others were warned to go home.
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The crowds prompted the mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, to take action, saying in a tweet, “This weekend we saw too many people packing beaches, trails and parks. So we are closing sports and recreation at @LACityParks and closing parking at city beaches. That doesn’t mean gather elsewhere. This is serious. Stay home and save lives.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a shelter in place order beginning March 20, directing the state's nearly 40 million residents to stay home to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
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