The governor instead decided to close beaches only in Orange County, where pictures and video of overcrowded beaches in Newport Beach and surrounding areas drew his ire. The rules of replying: Be respectful. Santa Cruz Beaches Reopen After Scare. Under rules put in place May 2, it was illegal to be on the beach between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., although people could cross the beach to get to the water to surf, swim or boat. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KTVU) – Santa Cruz County officials are ending a near two-month beach ban, allowing them to finally reopen on Friday. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) – Effective today at midnight, all Santa Cruz County beaches will reopen to the public. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) – Effective today at midnight, all Santa Cruz County beaches will reopen to the public. Beaches in Santa Cruz County will reopen starting at midnight Thursday night, even as the county's coronavirus cases continue to rise. Santa Cruz County law enforcement officials requested the lifting of the ordinance as becahgoers have been flouting the closures in numbers that officers were unable to address or enforce. The city originally planned to reopen beaches on April 30, but instead kept them closed because of reports that Gov. “But it has become impossible for law enforcement to continue to enforce that closure. 1998-01-31 04:00:00 PDT Santa Cruz-- Two Santa Cruz beaches were reopened to the public yesterday after city workers picked up what they hoped were the last of … Beaches in Santa Cruz County will reopen at midnight Thursday because the closure orders have become impossible to enforce, KGO reported. 0. By visiting the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Whether taking a scenic walk along the shore, enjoying a game of volleyball, exploring the Santa Cruz Wharf, or getting your toes in the soft sand, City beaches are the essential stop for any trip to Santa Cruz. A temporary ban on the use of outdoor recreational spaces in Santa Cruz County which went into effect April 9 expired midnight Wednesday. — Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian file. Parks, beaches reopen, surfing ban ends in Santa Cruz County At least 249 citations issued for shelter-in-place violations during week of strict closures Parks, beaches reopen, surfing ban ends in Santa Cruz County At least 249 citations issued for shelter-in-place violations during week of strict closures Golf is back and courses across the county are set to reopen on Monday, including Pebble Beach. Originally, Santa Cruz County health officer Dr. Gail Newel had intended for the beach closure to last through the Fourth of July weekend, but she said enforcing the order has been challenging. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) – Officials in Santa Cruz County on Wednesday announced parks, beaches, and some recreational areas will reopen … Maria Alicia Gaura, Chronicle Staff Writer. 2016 Santa Cruz County Artist of the Year Shmuel Thaler has been a staff photographer at the Santa Cruz Sentinel since 1987. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. The move was intended to reduce large gatherings. Santa Cruz Beaches Reopen, Officials Still Encourage Safe Distancing SC county officially unbans surfing, shelter-in-place orders still very much in place. April 16, 2020 By Zander Morton Social icon rss. This is a space for friendly local discussions. Opinion: Ten pieces of good news for the environment in a dismal 2020, Biden picks N.C. environmental chief Regan to lead EPA, Border wall leaves blown-up mountains, crushed cactus, Cape Cod sea turtle rescue sets record this year. Gavin Newsom planned to close all beaches statewide. New Santa Cruz beach rules go into effect. From the craggy cliffs of Davenport, to the sandstone arch at Natural Bridges State Beach and the wide expanse that is Sunset State Beach in South County, Santa Cruz County offers plenty of options to catch some surf and sun. This is a space for friendly local discussions. We spoke with SURFER Senior Photographer and Santa Cruz local Ryan … Santa Cruz County Residents Petition for Reopening of Beaches By Ian Cull • Published May 20, 2020 • Updated on May 21, 2020 at 12:01 am NBCUniversal, Inc. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is poised to become one of the first amusement parks to reopen since the COVID-1`9 pandemic forced its closure. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk could become the first amusement park in California to reopen, but it needs to overcome some hurdles before letting people back in. Shmuel has also co-authored 5 children’s books and his photographs illustrate numerous books including his collaboration with George Levenson on ‘Bread Comes to Life’ and the classic ‘Pumpkin Circle’, which has more than 100,000 copies in print and is held by every major library system in the country. The amusement park is reopening on November 7 after Santa Cruz County moved into the ‘orange’ tier under Governor Gavin Newsom‘s Blueprint for a Safer Economy (via The Sun). “We had hoped to continue the beach closure until after the Fourth of July weekend,” Newel said. Santa Cruz beaches reopen, social distancing remains enforced. Hit the beach! Locals enjoy a game of volleyball on the sands of Twin Lakes State Beach in Santa Cruz after 5pm last Wednesday. Santa Cruz County sheriff cracking down on 'stay at home' order - Duration: 2:23. People are not willing to be governed any more in that regard, and so we want to recognize that by removing that restriction.”. Beaches, Parks Reopen In Santa Cruz County. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! By: Todd Guild. Beach closures had been in effect daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Friday in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. The main reason for the shift, said Santa Cruz County Public Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, was because the public was overwhelmingly ignoring the restrictions. Despite the uptick in cases, beaches in Santa Cruz County will reopen Friday morning at midnight, and that's not the only change the public can expect in the coming weeks. Hit the beach! The beaches had been closed during the day for nearly two months to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. The Santa Cruz County Health Officer credits the community’s willingness to practice social distancing. The ban lasted just a week. In a news conference announcing the … Santa Cruz has had fewer cases of coronavirus than many other California counties. The beaches had been closed during the day for nearly two months to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Santa Cruz County Beach Hours Restricted Amid Coronavirus. Santa Cruz reopened its beaches today, the first place in California to officially allow people to surf again after restricting it to curb the spread of coronavirus. KPIX CBS SF Bay Area 4,967 views. SANTA CRUZ (CBS SF) – Santa Cruz County is reopening its beaches, parks, open spaces and the Santa Cruz Wharf to the public effective Thursday at … Santa Cruz, Monterey counties poised to reopen to tourists Friday Gregory Thomas June 10, 2020 Updated: June 10, 2020 6:32 p.m. Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Beaches in Santa Cruz County to Reopen on Friday. His photographs have been published in every leading newspaper in the United States as well as in Time and Newsweek, and viewed on the CBS Evening News and NBC Nightly News and he has been honored three times with awards in the prestigious National Press Photographers Association Best of Photojournalism contest. Help keep each other healthy and safe. Face coverings (masks) are required on the Boardwalk in accordance with state regulations. A family enjoys the water as the outflow at the mouth of the San Lorenzo River snakes through Main Beach around midday on Friday. (Shmuel Thaler – Santa Cruz Sentinel). Santa Cruz County law enforcement officials requested the lifting of the ordinance as becahgoers have been flouting the closures in numbers that officers were unable to address or enforce. Beaches, Parks Reopen In Santa Cruz County. KTVU. Santa Cruz, CA: The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will become the first amusement park in California to reopen amusement rides on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8. Health officials say beach closures impossible to enforce. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has set its reopening date under state guidelines, making it the first amusement park to reopen in California amid COVID-19. Santa Cruz County beaches will reopen on Friday, public health officials announced Thursday. Jan. 31, 1998 Updated: Feb. 4, 2012 1:56 a.m. Facebook Twitter Email. Locals enjoy a game of volleyball on the sands of Twin Lakes State Beach in Santa Cruz after 5pm last Wednesday. Santa Cruz County to reopen beaches, parks and lift ban on surfing. The county of roughly 280,000 people has had a total of 337 cases, with 106 active. Gavin Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Santa Cruz County offers 29 miles of scenic coastline and beaches here are ideal for swimming, camping or soaking up the sun. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Can employers require workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before full approval? He also has worked as managing editor of the Science team at KQED, the PBS and NPR station in San Francisco, and has taught science writing at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz. As a critical care nurse, she is at high risk of infection, and her hospital has an interest in keeping her … Local News COVID-19. Health officials say beach closures impossible to enforce. Help keep each other healthy and safe. KTVU. List updated Nov. 6, 2020 Total # of parks fully closed: 11 (State Operated – 8; Locally Operated – 3) Today’s update to the COVID-19 full closure list includes park units operated by California State Parks and other park operators. Santa Cruz County announced Thursday that it will reopen all of its beaches starting Friday, following a nearly two-month period where they were mostly closed to curb the spread of coronavirus. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 7 after Santa Cruz County moved into the orange/moderate tier 3 risk level under Gov. Beaches in Santa Cruz County are expected to remain closed 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July Fourth, county leaders said. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Santa Cruz County announced Thursday the death of a third COVID-19 patient amid a recent uptick in cases, and unveiled plans to reopen beaches … “Effective today at midnight, the beach … The county is believed to be the last of California’s 15 coastal counties to reopen its beaches. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KTVU) - Santa Cruz County officials are ending a near two-month beach ban, allowing them to finally reopen on Friday. 602. Paul Rogers has covered a wide range of issues for The Mercury News since 1989, including water, oceans, energy, logging, parks, endangered species, toxics and climate change. The Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is open. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) -- Whether in the mountains, on the boardwalk, or through downtown, people across the City of Santa Cruz told ABC7 News they're ready for any level of reopening. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will become the first California theme park to reopen since mid-March when it opens at 25% capacity to Santa Cruz County residents on Saturday November 7th. Beach closures had been in effect 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily since May 2, with exceptions for those crossing the beach to access the water. Violators faced fines of up to $1,000. Face coverings (masks) are required on the Boardwalk in accordance with state regulations. At first, locals and visitors followed the rules, but increasingly as time went on, more and more people could be seen along the oceanfront during the restricted hours, sitting on towels with family members, jogging or playing volleyball. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times ) Santa Cruz's flagship amusement park will soon be filled again with the sounds of shrieks and laughter, albeit muted by masks and with thinner crowds than usual. Santa Cruz County offers 29 miles of scenic coastline and beaches here are ideal for swimming, camping or soaking up the sun. Main Beach in Santa Cruz remained closed 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. Santa Cruz beaches reopen, social distancing remains enforced. Masks are required while in line, conducting business at any counter or attraction, or when physical distancing cannot be maintained. From the craggy cliffs of Davenport, to the sandstone arch at Natural Bridges State Beach and the wide expanse that is Sunset State Beach in South County, Santa Cruz County offers plenty of options to catch some surf and sun. Over the weekend the state began to quietly reopen parking lots at 27 state parks and beaches from Santa Cruz to Lake Tahoe to Orange County. Santa Cruz County will reopen its beaches to the public beginning Friday, ending a two-month near-ban on beach activity, county health officer Gail Newel said in a video announcement Thursday morning. The decision to reopen beaches comes as an acknowledgment that beachgoers are flouting the closures in numbers that local law enforcement is unable to address. Santa Cruz reopened its beaches today, the first place in California to officially allow people to surf again after restricting it to curb the spread of coronavirus. The public was overwhelmingly ignoring the restrictions, said Santa Cruz County Public Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel. Surfing Ban Ends, Beaches Reopen in Santa Cruz County - Duration: 2:27. The 1907 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk plans to reopen in November after Santa Cruz County moved into the orange/moderate tier 3 risk level under Gov. Thirty … Santa Cruz issued a one-week order before the Easter holiday to close county beaches, parks and other recreational spaces on April 8. This article originally appeared on the Santa Cruz Patch. Starting Friday, the local beach closures will be lifted under an updated shelter-in-place order. Santa Cruz may be the last California county to reopen its beaches, according to Newel. Pedestrian and bike access still open. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), PG&E’s toppling of trees creates new hazards, Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay selects first three families for Live Oak development, Name Dropping | Santa Cruz County Bank names president and CEO, When the San Lorenzo River stole Christmas | Ross Eric Gibson, Local History. By visiting the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Other counties which had closed beaches, including Sonoma County, have reopened them, although a few coastal parks, such as Julia Pfeiffer Burns and Point Lobos state parks, in Monterey County, remain closed. For further details please visit the City’s Response to COVID-19 site. Face Coverings. COVID-19 UPDATE | The City is coordinating closely with our public health officials at the Santa Cruz County Health Department to prevent the further spread COVID-19.In an effort to protect you and our community, changes and measures have been adopted in daily operations and activities. Santa Cruz beaches reopen Elissa Harrington reports SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KTVU) - Santa Cruz County officials are ending a near two-month beach ban, allowing them to finally reopen on Friday. Santa Cruz City beaches are the heart of Santa Cruz coastline. While Santa Cruz County health officials on Thursday reported a significant jump in the number of COVID-19 cases in the last week, the county will reopen beaches due to … Whether taking a scenic walk along the shore, enjoying a game of volleyball, exploring the Santa Cruz Wharf, or getting your toes in the soft sand, City beaches are the essential stop for any trip to Santa Cruz. “Almost all COVID-19 transmission in our community, and across the state and the nation, are when people are within 6 feet for a prolonged period of time not wearing face coverings,” Newel said. She reminded the public of the statewide order for people to wear face coverings when at indoor public places, and outdoors if they cannot keep a six-foot distance between themselves and others who are not members of their families. SANTA CRUZ—The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will become the first amusement park in California to reopen after Covid-19 restrictions shuttered them statewide earlier this year, Boardwalk spokesman Kris Reyes said. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The health order closing the beaches from 11am-5pm will be … Santa Cruz County • City of Santa Cruz o UCSC Coastal Science campus closed to vehicles. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Santa Cruz County officials will open beaches and parks Thursday. Santa Cruz County Residents Petition for Reopening of Beaches By Ian Cull • Published May 20, 2020 • Updated on May 21, 2020 at 12:01 am NBCUniversal, Inc. While Santa Cruz County health officials on Thursday reported a significant jump in the number of COVID-19 cases in the last week, the county will reopen beaches due to … Beaches will remain closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., but people may exercise on the beaches outside of that time period. Coronavirus Update: Santa Cruz Co. Rides are closed, but the Casino Arcade, Neptune’s Kingdom, Mini Golf, some games, Boardwalk Bowl and a variety of food concessions and retail shops are open daily, with face coverings required in all indoor areas. SANTA CRUZ — Beaches are set to reopen Friday even as COVID-19 cases surged to record levels in Santa Cruz County and local officials reported the third death related to the virus. Santa Cruz County beaches will reopen on Friday, public health officials announced Thursday. On Thursday the county announced its 3rd death, a 90-year-old man who was in hospice care with numerous other ailments, health officials said. Gavin Newsom’s Blueprint for … Originally, Santa Cruz County health officer Dr. Gail Newel had intended for the beach closure to last through the Fourth of July weekend, but she said enforcing the order has been challenging. Santa Cruz County Movie Theaters Can Reopen Friday. The statewide rules apply to everyone age 3 and over. Santa Cruz County announced Thursday that it will reopen all of its beaches starting Friday, following a nearly two-month period where they were mostly closed to curb the spread of coronavirus. The ban lasted just a week. Santa Cruz County officials have issued a shelter-in-place order to last through May 3, though local officials reopened beaches late last week. The health order closing the beaches from 11am-5pm will be … SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KTVU) – Santa Cruz County officials are ending a near two-month beach ban, allowing them to finally reopen on Friday. 2:27. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. Beaches, Parks Reopen; Social Distancing Still Enforced April 16, 2020 at 8:20 am Filed Under: Coronavirus , COVID-19 , Santa Cruz , Santa Cruz Beach … Half are in Watsonville, and most of the latest cases have come from family gatherings, Newel said. April 14, 2020. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park is partially open. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Santa Cruz County announced Thursday the death of a third COVID-19 patient amid a recent uptick in cases, and unveiled plans to reopen beaches … Face Coverings. Beaches in Santa Cruz County will reopen at midnight Thursday because the closure orders have become impossible to enforce, KGO reported. Santa Cruz City beaches are the heart of Santa Cruz coastline. The rules of replying: Be respectful. The central California beach city of Santa Cruz was forced to reopen beaches early yesterday after citizens simply stopped obeying the rules. Santa Cruz County beaches to reopen Friday…, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Congress seals agreement on COVID relief, government funding, Santa Cruz County beaches to reopen Friday after public increasingly ignores closure rules, | Natural resources and environment reporter. Beaches in Santa Cruz County to Reopen on Friday. Photo Credit: Ryan Craig . Other restrictions could ease by May 4. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) – Officials in Santa Cruz County on Wednesday announced parks, beaches, and some recreational areas will reopen … Latest Stories. Santa Cruz County beaches and parks are reopening Thursday but it doesn’t mean residents should head over the hill to catch some waves. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! “Effective today at … Yahoo News. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. 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