Officials at local beaches are urging beachgoers to pick up their trash.
L.A. County’s Department of Beaches and Harbors say because of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are heading to the beach. In fact, 3 million more people went to the beach from mid-May through June, a 60% increase over the same period last year. They say that’s had a toll on the county’s facility and crews. Officials are urging people to “pack in and pack out” and take your trash home with you.
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This segment aired on July 13, 2020.