Port Hueneme closes pier to prevent social gatherings

PORT HUENEME, Calif. - The lack of social distancing led to the closure of the Port Hueneme pier.

Port Hueneme police are patrolling the beach by the pier.

Before the hard closure, too many people were fishing or gathering on the narrow pier.

The restaurants remains open for take-out only, but the city has closed off a large portion of the parking lot.

"You can't congregate or gather at the beach," police chief Andrew Salinas said.

But that doesn't mean you can't work out.

"We want people to continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle especially when we need it most."

Salinas will be sharing information on a regular basis online on porthuenemeemergency.org.