Newport Beach Rejects Plan to Close Beaches Temporarily

People are seen gathering on the Corona del Mar State Beach in Newport Beach, Calif., on April 25, 2020. Michael Heiman/Getty Images

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (CNS)—The Newport Beach City Council on April 28 rejected an emergency motion to shut down its beaches for the next three weekends, despite a scolding from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The council voted 5-2 against shutting down the beaches, with Councilwoman Joy Brenner and Councilman Jeff Herdman in the minority.