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Parts of some Central Coast beaches closing to protect nesting areas for endangered birds

Lance Orozco

Sections of Surf Beach and Ocean Park will remain open with restrictions to protect Western Snowy Plovers

Some Central Coast beaches partially closed to protect endangered birds have reopened

Lance Orozco

Vandenberg Space Force Base's Surf, Wall, and Minuteman Beaches reopen after being closed since March to protect Western Snowy Plovers.

A Ventura County Fire Department bulldozer helps knocks down some temporary sand berms on Ventura County's beaches. The berms were created in December to prevent coastal flooding during storms.

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Temporary sand berms intended to prevent coastal flooding are being removed in Ventura County

Lance Orozco

The timing of the removal project is intended to restore beaches in time for breeding season for some endangered birds which nest in the sand.

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Efforts To Protect Threatened Species Of Birds Limit Access To Some Central Coast Beaches

Lance Orozco

A program to protect the breeding area for a threatened species of bird has led to the partial closure of some Central Coast beaches.Vandenberg Air Force…

Central Coast Beach Temporarily Closed To Protect Breeding Ground For Endangered Birds

Lance Orozco

A Central Coast beach which is a breeding ground for an endangered species of bird has been closed from now through Labor Day weekend, to protect the…