A bloom of California poppies springs up in the Antelope Valley,enticing visitors stuck at home. But the live cam is your best bet, officials say.
These are some of the unusual new scenes across the Southland during the coronavirus outbreak.
“We don’t feel we have the resources during this COVID-19 pandemic to be able to manage an influx of visitors,” said Nicole Dailey, assistant to the city manager in Lake Elsinore. “Last year was beautiful and the display of flowers was amazing, but the crowds were far beyond what we have the resources to handle.”
The city is working to place a camera in the fields where flowers are blooming to give enthusiasts a chance to check them out from home. She also warned the display isn’t nearly as impressive as it was last year. “There isn’t really anything to see,” she said. “I think if people come out, they’ll be disappointed.”Vivi Zhao of Santa Monica dances among blooming California poppies in Lancaster outside of the perimeter of the California Poppy State Natural Reserve.
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