Any plans for July 4th weekend? Strict new rules by Gov. Newsom may limit what you can do

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ABC 7

Amanda del Castillo

Thursday, July 2, 2020

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- No celebration in the last four months has been "normal" under the coronavirus pandemic. Now, new COVID-19 rules for the Fourth of July weekend are putting a stop to many plans.

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Governor Gavin Newsom announced a number of changes, ahead of the holiday weekend. One approach would limit firework shows and trips to the beach.

"The state of California is not mandating the closure of beaches this weekend, but we are modifying our parking facility operations," he said, Wednesday. "And closing them to traffic throughout the Southern California region as well as parts of Monterey County, Santa Cruz and through the Bay Area."

Separate announcements by Half Moon Bay and Pacifica officials showed the cities would be taking enforcement a step further. Both have confirmed city beaches will be closed for the July 4th weekend.

"It's only for a few days," Pacifica Mayor, Deirdre Martin told ABC7 News. "The most important thing is that we've done so well, we would hate to lose how far we've come."

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