Limited beach reopening on May 18 proposed in draft Los Angeles County report
“I was amazed by the lack of footsteps and displacement of sand from human interactions. I’ve never seen the coastline so pristine. A wild sight to see on a perfect beach day.” — Photographer Richard Podgurski (RP-Photograph.com) Los Angeles County beaches would reopen Monday, May 18, under phase one of a four-phase, Los Angeles County plan prepared by the County Department of Beaches and Harbors. Phase One would lift restrictions on all water activities, including surfing, swimming, boating, fishing and paddling. It would allow running and walking on the beach, with social distancing. It would prohibit “gatherings of any kind,” including volleyball and lying on the beach. The Strand, the beach bike path, piers and restrooms would remain closed under the plan. Beach parking lots would also be closed, with the exception of lots at Dockweiler Beach in El Segundo and Will Rogers Beach in Pacific Palisades. No timeline was given for the subsequent three phases, which would end with full reopening of the beaches. The plan was distributed by Beaches and Harbors to South Bay city councils this week for comment. Beaches and Harbors will incorporate the comments in the plan, which will…
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