Thousands of Volunteers Brave the Heat, Collect 20 Tons of Trash

In record heat, more than 9,323 participants scoured local beaches, inland waterways, regional parks and urban neighborhoods at 58 sites throughout the county, covering 56 miles of terrain. Michael Goddard of Santa Monica spent part of his Saturday picking up rubbish along the beachfront bike path. "I could have gone to a movie, but I ... Continue reading at santamonica.patch.com.