Orange County vs. Gavin Newsom
A state order to close the beaches started a turf war. And then, a surf war.
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Episode Notes
It all started when the weather took a turn for the better. Surfers and beachgoers flocked to Orange County shores, only to find them cordoned off, at the behest of Governor Gavin Newsom. Protestors took to the streets in Huntington Beach, demanding an end to the shutdowns. The demonstrations weren’t huge. But, in the world of Republican politics, you ignore Orange County at your own peril.
Guest: Gustavo Arellano, writer at the Los Angeles Times and host of L.A. Times podcast Coronavirus in California. He’s also the author of Orange County: A Personal History.
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Podcast production by Mary Wilson, Jayson De Leon, and Danielle Hewitt.
