Residents flock to Bay Area beaches to beat the heat

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) -- The heat is driving many people south to the beach, and it's expected to get hotter throughout the weekend.

Authorities are warning beachgoers about some of the dangers at the beach.

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