LAKE ELSINORE, Calif.—American cities often tout attractions to draw crowds. This city, 90 minutes east of Los Angeles, is trying to keep them away. Tens of thousands of visitors are showing up every day, drawn by the so-called superbloom that has blanketed hillsides in orange, yellow and purple flowers after a winter of heavy rain in Southern California.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 24, 2019 17:15 UTC