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Police: Hundreds gather on beach in Long Beach, ignore social distancing guidelines

Police say hundreds gathered on a beach in Long Beach Saturday, with many ignoring social distancing guidelines and not wearing masks.

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Jul 19, 2020, 5:22 PM

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Police: Hundreds gather on beach in Long Beach, ignore social distancing guidelines

Police say hundreds gathered on a beach in Long Beach Saturday, with many ignoring social distancing guidelines and not wearing masks.

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