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Beaches closed for Labor Day weekend

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People sit on the beach Sunday, April 26, 2020, in Huntington Beach, Calif. A lingering heat wave lured people to California beaches, rivers and trails again Sunday, prompting warnings from officials that defiance of stay-at-home orders could reverse progress and bring the coronavirus surging back. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Posted at 11:58 AM, Sep 04, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-05 02:40:52-04

Beaches in Santa Barbara County and Monterey County will be closed over Labor Day weekend.

Restrictions for Santa Barbara were announced Wednesday for stationary activities at the beach including sitting, lying, standing, picking and similar activities.

Access to the ocean for water sports or other physical activities will be allowed.

The restrictions for both counties will be in effect from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7.

Monterey County said although beaches will be closed, kayaking and paddleboarding will still be allowed on the Monterey bay.

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