Coronavirus In California: What To Know Sunday, May 10

CALIFORNIA — The best Mother's Day gift Californians can give Sunday is to not visit their moms, health officials said.

Dr. Grant Colfax, director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health, told the public Wednesday that it's unwise to visit their mothers this year due to the ongoing coronavirus threat, even if they wear masks and maintain social distance.

“The greatest gift we can give to our mothers this Mother’s Day is to stay away,” Colfax said, according to the Los Angeles Times.

California to vote by mail

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday to mail a ballot to every registered voter in California ahead of the November general election.

With public health experts across the country predicting a second major wave of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in the run-up to the election, Newsom said he signed to order to ensure that California residents don't have to risk contracting the virus to vote.

Voting locations will still be available to accommodate those who may not be able to vote by mail, such as people with disabilities, people who speak a language other than English or people who are homeless, Newsom said.

"Elections and the right to vote are foundational to our democracy," Newsom said. "No Californian should be forced to risk their health in order to exercise their right to vote."

Stage 2 begins

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday released some details related to the reopening of many of the state's businesses, though many questions remain unanswered. And though the measures are applicable at the state level, some counties say they will continue with more strict measures.

California moved into the first new stage of its reopening plan on Friday— officially dubbed Stage 2.

The businesses able to reopen for curbside pickup include clothing stores, bookstores, music and toy stores, sporting goods stores and florists — who will be able to open in time for Mother's Day May 10, the governor pointed out. Manufacturers and other logistics companies that make up retail supply chains will also be able to reopen.

Also on Thursday, one of the state's largest county fairs, the Alameda County Fair, was canceled. It's the first time in 108 years. This is just the latest cancellation of such events due to the coronavirus.

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There were more than 1,323,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States and 79,124 deaths as of Sunday afternoon, according to Johns Hopkins University. At least 2,695 of those deaths were in California. The U.S. has the most confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in the world.

Who has been diagnosed with coronavirus in California?

Total number of cases (Johns Hopkins University): 67,097 as of Sunday afternoon

Total deaths reported (Johns Hopkins University): 2,695 as of Sunday afternoon

Case breakdown by age, per the California Department of Health (totals may be outdated):

• Age 0-17: 2,260 cases
• Age 18-49: 32,004 cases
• Age 50-64: 16,250 cases
• Age 65 and older: 13,948 cases
• Unknown/Missing: 99 cases

Gender of confirmed positive cases:

• Female: 31,756 cases
• Male: 32,379 cases
• Unknown: 426 cases

The latest live updates from across California are as follows:

Sunday, 12:06 p.m.: Orange County's Coronavirus Update: 3,502 Cases, 76 Deaths

Orange County health officials confirmed 122 new coronavirus cases Sunday and two additional deaths from COVID-19.

Sunday, 10:28 a.m.: Oceanside Councilman Urges Businesses To Violate COVID-19 Orders

An Oceanside city councilman was castigated by the mayor after he urged nonessential businesses and churches to reopen ahead of schedule.

Sunday, 10:23 a.m.: Hundreds Protest At Huntington Beach Despite Reopening

About 1,500 people protested Saturday near the Huntington Beach Pier despite an easing of restrictions that allowed some beach activities.

Sunday, 10:07 a.m.: Few Ways To Celebrate Mother's Day In LA Amid Shutdown

The coronavirus shutdown has left limited opportunities to celebrate Mother's Day in Los Angeles — but here are a few options.

Sunday, 9:54 a.m.: Coronavirus Cases Reach 108 Among LAPD; LAFD Has 27

The number of L.A. Police Department workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 has risen to 108, while 27 LAFD employees have cases.

Sunday, 9:25 a.m.: Santa Cruz County Forms Economic Recovery Group To Plan Reopening

An economic recovery council has been formed in Santa Cruz County to help with reopening the local economy in coming months.

Saturday, 3:25 p.m.: LA Stores Unsure How To Reopen For Curbside Pickup

Some Los Angeles clothing stores are struggling to figure out how to reopen under the state's eased stay-home orders.

Saturday, 3:22 p.m.: Large Birthday Party In Pasadena Traced To 5 COVID-19 Cases

Five people have COVID-19 after attending the same Pasadena birthday party, as authorities ask the public to follow stay-home orders.

Saturday, 2:15 p.m.: LA County Adds 1,000 New Coronavirus Cases As Parks Reopen

Another 1,011 new coronavirus cases and 44 deaths were announced in L.A. County Saturday, as hiking trails and parks began to reopen.

Saturday, 12:45 p.m.: Orange County's Coronavirus Update: 3,380 Cases, 74 Deaths

Orange County health officials confirmed 146 new coronavirus cases Saturday, and three more deaths from COVID-19.

Saturday, 12:34 p.m.: Fremont's Famed Saddle Rack Music Club Closes Permanently

The Saddle Rack club, which entertained generations of country music fans over four decades, is closing permanently due to the coronavirus.

Saturday, 11:22 a.m.: Elon Musk Threatens To Move Tesla HQ, Sue Alameda County

Elon Musk threatened to move Tesla's Fremont plant Saturday and sue Alameda County over the continued shutdown of his company's operations.

Saturday, 10:23 a.m.: Huntington Beach Sticks With Lawsuit, Even After Beaches Reopen

Even as OC beaches have reopened, Huntington Beach is pressing forward with a lawsuit against Gov. Gavin Newsom's order earlier this month.

Saturday, 10:04 a.m.: Marin To Consider Delivering Meals To At-Risk Seniors

Marin County Supervisors next week will consider a program to work with local restaurants to prepare and deliver meals to local seniors.

Saturday, 9:44 a.m.: 3 Cruise Ships Without Passengers To Dock At Port Of Oakland

Three cruise ships seeking safe harbor amid the pandemic will idle at the Port of Oakland starting this weekend, officials announced.

Saturday, 9:32 a.m.: Older Californians Are Making Their Mark During COVID-19 Pandemic

Older adults were the first to be asked to stay at home – but they're not sitting out these challenging times during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saturday, 9:24 a.m.: COVID-19 Has Gutted CA Hospitals’ Resources, May Force Layoffs [Opinion]

Hundreds of hospitals in California are facing a new crisis, as they brace for layoffs and service cuts caused by the coronavirus crisis.

Friday: Peninsula Startup Seeks Funding For Eye Drop Donation

Hi Drops, Inc., is seeking funding to cover the costs of distributing 24,000 units of eye drops to front-line workers in San Mateo County.

Friday: Coronavirus Cases Top 1,000 In Contra Costa County
Just 16 new cases were reported on Friday, but it was enough to send the county's total over 1,000 since the start of testing. Look at the chart on hospitalizations.

Friday: 19 Coronavirus Deaths In Orange County This Week
A total of 3,240 residents of Orange County have contracted the virus to date, and 71 of those have died, OC Health Care says.

Friday: Beaches, Shops Reopen Across Orange County Mother's Day Weekend
Starting Friday, shopkeepers opened their doors to a new normal amid the loosening of coronavirus restrictions in California.

Friday: Sonoma County Reopening: Amended Order Lets More Businesses Open
Sonoma County public health officer's amendment implements Gov. Gavin Newsom's reopening plan in Sonoma County

Friday: Peninsula Gallery Shutters After Flouting Shelter Orders: Report
Katherina Powers shut down Art Ventures Gallery in Menlo Park after police warnings that her business was violating shelter orders.

Friday: Solano County 'Reopening Roadmap': Some Businesses May Reopen
The county says some "low-risk" businesses may reopen, refuting a news report that dine-in restaurants, which are "medium-risk," could open.

Friday: Souplantation To Permanently Close Due To Coronavirus
The buffet-style restaurant chain, which was founded in San Diego, has 97 restaurants, including 44 in California.

Friday: Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show In San Diego Canceled For 2020
The annual Fourth of July Big Bay Boom fireworks show in San Diego has been canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Friday: Fremont Sweet Tomatoes Permanently Closed Due To Coronavirus
The buffet-style restaurant chain has 97 restaurants, including 44 in California. The restaurant on Paseo Padre was extremely popular.

Friday: Pleasanton Nordstrom Closes Permanently: Report
The mall anchor store is one of 16 Nordstrom stores that will not reopen following coronavirus closure

Thursday: Retail Stores To Open Curbside Service In San Diego County
Shopping malls, dine-in restaurants, outdoor museums and offices with social distancing will remain closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Thursday: FTC Warns San Diego Businesses Over COVID-19 Treatment Claims
The FTC warned them to stop making unsubstantiated claims that their products and therapies can treat or prevent COVID-19.

Thursday: Judge Grants Duncan Hunter's Request To Delay Prison Start Date
"This extension is appropriate due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the unknown impacts the disease will have in the coming months."

Thursday: County Unemployment Numbers Pass Great Depression Levels: Report
The San Diego region's estimated unemployment rate has risen to 26.8 percent amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Thursday: 2 DMV Offices To Reopen In San Diego County
Locations in El Cajon and San Diego are two of just 25 DMV offices statewide that will reopen starting Friday.

Thursday: St. Paul's Senior Services Celebrates Nurses With Parade
In honor of Nurses Week, St. Paul's Senior Services organized a parade that celebrated nurses and the work they do to keep seniors healthy.

Thursday: Napa County Adopts State Order, Requires Face Masks In Businesses
The county's modified order is effective immediately, allowing some businesses to reopen Friday.

Thursday: Santa Rosa Sets Up 70 Tents In City Lot For Homeless
The tents the city is providing are to be spaced 12 feet apart for social distancing to protect the unsheltered from the coronavirus.

Thursday: Napa County Opens Coronavirus Testing To All Residents, Workers
Symptoms or no symptoms, testing is now available for anyone who lives or works in Napa County.

Thursday: Sonoma County Expands Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing
"This expansion is part of a plan for a safe, gradual reopening in Sonoma County."

Thursday: Coronavirus Test Sites Now Open To All In Concord, Contra Costa
Contra Costa County announced testing is now available for all residents at no up-front cost at eight testing sites, including in Concord.

Thursday: Martinez Cancels 2020 Fourth Of July Parade, Fireworks
Martinez City Council voted to cancel the popular Fourth of July events, saying social distancing is likely to prevent the gatherings.

Thursday: Special Food Delivery To Benioff Children's Hospital
Donated money led to donated food at Benioff Children's Hospital, and one San Francisco restaurant is a step closer to surviving coronavirus.

Thursday: Bay Area Health Officers Keep Shelter Guidelines In Place
Six Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley decline to follow state’s lead on loosening shelter orders.

Thursday: Bay Area Will Not Follow CA Reopening Schedule
Stay-at-home coronavirus orders will remain in effect in six Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley.

Thursday: Silicon Valley Real Estate Reaches 'Turning Point' Amid Pandemic
Some companies that leased space before the COVID-19 crisis still haven't been able to move into their offices.

Thursday: South Bay Teens Launch ‘Quarantine Kindness Grams’
Los Altos High junior Jimmy Dessouki spearheaded the drive to boost spirits during the pandemic.

Thursday: FTC Slams SoCal Sellers For COVID-19 Marketing
The FTC warned several California companies that marketed products to supposedly prevent or treat COVID-19.

Thursday: 3 Parks Reopening In Manhattan Beach
Three parks will reopen in Manhattan Beach this weekend.

Thursday: FTC Slams SoCal Sellers For COVID-19 Marketing
The FTC warned several California companies that marketed products to supposedly prevent or treat COVID-19.

Thursday: Coronavirus Testing Site Opening For First Responders
The Santa Cruz County site will also serve vulnerable populations such as farmworkers and homeless people.

Thursday: Livermore Expands, Extends Eviction Moratorium

Livermore's latest order expands tenant protections during the new coronavirus pandemic.

Thursday: $6.5M Slashed From Walnut Creek Budget; Emergency Reserve Tapped
"If a 60 percent drop in revenue overnight isn't an emergency, I don't know what is." Coronavirus closures decimated revenues.

Thursday: Castro District Businesses Struggle For Survival
Coronavirus has left many businesses boarded-up in San Francisco's Castro District.

Thursday: Award-Winning Chef To Open Mexican Restaurant In Walnut Creek
Coronavirus closures? Some people look at trying times and see opportunity.

Wednesday, 4:29 p.m.: Over 3,000 Coronavirus Cases In Orange County, 65 Total Deaths

Four more people died, Wednesday, as a result of COVID-19 in OC. Meanwhile, county officials iron out a plan for reopening the economy

Wednesday, 4:28 p.m.: Police Lead Car Parade Honoring Culver City Health Care Heroes

Culver City Police officers led the vehicle parade to honor essential workers at Southern California Community Hospital in Culver City.

Wednesday, 4:27 p.m.: Tech Firm Contributes To Silicon Valley Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Semiconductor supplier SK hynix America and its subsidiary have donated 50,000 surgical masks and given $500,000 to fund local charities.

Wednesday, 3:26 p.m.: Retail, Trails And Golf Courses Will Be Allowed To Reopen In LA

LA County will allow several types of businesses to reopen this week, announcing the move along with 55 new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday.

Wednesday, 3:05 p.m.: Homeless Students At Risk Amid COVID-19 Crisis

California’s 195,000 homeless students are at greater risk of falling behind than their peers during the school closures.

Wednesday, 2:05 p.m.: Bay Area Families Deal With Dementia During Coronavirus Shutdown

Families with loved ones with dementia are facing new burdens as they struggle to explain the ongoing the coronavirus pandemic.

Wednesday, 1:53 p.m.: If California College Campuses Reopen, Will Students Still Come?

Worried about finances and health, some high school seniors are deciding to stay closer to home for college.

Wednesday, 1:06 p.m.: Nurse At Trump Golf Course Protest: 'They're Dying Alone'

A group of city and county front line workers protested outside Trump National Golf Club in Palos Verdes Wednesday.

Wednesday, 1:02 p.m.: Nordstrom Announces 16 Permanent Store Closures

Nordstrom temporarily closed all stores in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, including one in San Leandro.

Wednesday, 12:51 p.m.: Carlsbad Approves $5M Package For Struggling Businesses

The Carlsbad City Council has approved a $5 million economic revitalization package to help businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wednesday, 12:45 p.m.: Temecula's July 4 Fireworks Show Will Go On, Despite Coronavirus

Provided the county and/or state do not ban the display, Temecula will put on its annual show.

Wednesday, 11:40 a.m.: Coronavirus Testing Site Opens At UC Santa Cruz

The site hopes to reach 200 tests per day by June 1, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported.

Wednesday, 11:38 a.m.: Duncan Hunter Wants To Delay Prison Start Date Due To Coronavirus

"This extension is appropriate due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the unknown impacts the disease will have in the coming months."

Wednesday, 11:31 a.m.: UC San Diego To Begin Mass Coronavirus Testing For Students

The university is preparing to resume in-person classes once the fall term begins in September.

Wednesday, 11:08 a.m.: Newport Beach Reopens For Active Use, Gov. Approves City Plan

After being singled out as the last beach in Orange County to be left unopened Newport Beach's plan for active use was approved, Wednesday.

Wednesday, 11:02 a.m.: Watsonville Collects Donations For Agricultural Workers

Baby essentials and face masks are especially needed. Donations can be dropped off Wednesday and Thursday.

Wednesday, 10:47 a.m.: Tri-Valley Mayors Plan Community Prayer Amid Coronavirus

People of all faiths are invited to pray for the world, and first responders and leaders helping us through the new coronavirus pandemic.

Wednesday, 10:20 a.m.: 14th Coronavirus Death Reported In Marin County

Health officials confirmed two more cases of the coronavirus and another death, bringing the county's totals to 243 cases and 14 deaths.

Wednesday, 1o:10 a.m.: 1st Case Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Contra Costa County Jails

An inmate at the Martinez Detention Facility tested positive Tuesday, marking the first case of coronavirus in county jails.

Wednesday, 9:53 a.m.: Santa Cruz County To Allow Curbside Retail Pick-up Friday

Breaking: Businesses will be allowed to start reopening, under certain restrictions, amid the new coronavirus pandemic.

Wednesday, 9:01 a.m.: Coronavirus Meal Finder Map: Hungry Kids Eat Free In Santa Cruz

No Kid Hungry's map shows where Santa Cruz County kids sidelined from school by the coronavirus crisis can get access to free meals.

Tuesday 5:07 p.m.: 2 Deaths Confirmed In Vallejo Nursing Home Coronavirus Outbreak

Nearly 100 people — 76 residents and 23 health care workers— had tested positive for the virus as of Monday at the Solano County care home.

Tuesday, 4:31 p.m.: LA Hit With Largest Spike In New Covid-19 Cases Of Outbreak

Los Angeles is exploring ways to reopen. At the same time, scientists identified a more contagious and dominant strain of the coronavirus.

Tuesday, 3:28 p.m.: Dublin Brewery Revamps Business Model To Hire Back Staff

INC 82 may be closed to dine-in customers, but it's serving the community in a new way by opening an online grocery store.

Tuesday, 1:24 p.m.: Coronavirus Testing Sites Triple In Riverside County

Eight new state-operated testing sites will open Wednesday.

Tuesday, 12:39 p.m.: Dozens Of Residents, Business Owners Implore RivCo To Reopen

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors continues to hear from the public.

Tuesday, 12:38 p.m.: Coronavirus Death Toll Rises In Contra Costa County

More than a dozen more people have been confirmed to have the illness, as officials ponder further loosening of restrictions.

Tuesday, 12:26 p.m.: Gov. Newsom Reopens 3 Orange County Beaches

Gov. Gavin Newsom gave his go-ahead for Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and Dana Point to reopen for active use this week.

Tuesday, 12:22 p.m.: 3 More Coronavirus Deaths In Alameda County

Dozens of more people have been confirmed to have the illness, as officials ponder further loosening of restrictions.

Tuesday, 10:44 a.m.: California Starts Reopening This Week: 5 Things To Know

After weeks of waiting, some California businesses can reopen Friday. But it's complicated. Here are 5 things to know about the reopening.

Tuesday, 10:27 a.m.: A.C.T. Fundraiser Brings In $320,000

A portion of the money will help support performing arts workers whose income was lost to coronavirus.

Tuesday, 9:33 a.m.: WATCH: Riverside County Debates Coronavirus Restrictions

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is taking up several issues.

Tuesday, 9:28 a.m.: Marin County Officials Look Ahead To Transitioning To Normalcy

County officials are working with industry leaders across several sectors to provide guidance for best practices to reopening.

Monday, 10:27 p.m.: Nearly 100 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed At Vallejo Nursing Home

Seventy-six residents and 23 staff members tested positive as of Monday morning at Windsor Vallejo Care Center, the county confirmed.

Monday, 4:20 p.m.: Coronavirus Update: 20 New Deaths, 174 Cases Reported Monday

The updated caseload for Riverside County come at a time when confirmed cases and deaths have been declining across California.

Monday, 2:42 p.m.: As State Looks To Reopen, LA Remains Epicenter Of Outbreak

LA hasn't seen the drop-off in new COVID-19 that the rest of the state has, and thousands of health care workers have been sickened.

Monday, 2:32 p.m.: Coronavirus Restrictions Ease Slightly In Berkeley

A look at the latest number of cases in Berkeley, as California's death toll rises to more than 2,200.

Monday, 12:56 p.m.: California To Ease Restrictions This Week, Move To 'Stage 2'

California will allow some retail businesses to reopen this week, as the state moves into Stage 2 of its highly anticipated reopening plan.

Monday, 12:06 p.m.: Laguna Beach Approved For Reopening Beaches To Recreation

Gov. Gavin Newsom has given his blessing to Laguna Beach's plan for "phased reopening" of the city's beaches during coronavirus shutdown.

Monday, 11:14 a.m.: San Clemente's Nomads Canteen Back In Business In Spite Of Virus

Coronavirus shutdown or not, Nomads Canteen is back and open for business. What do you think about the reopening?

Monday, 11:10 a.m.: Flouting Stay-Home Orders, Some California Businesses Reopen

Some businesses across California have reopened for customers in recent days, violating stay-home orders that could be lifted within weeks.

Monday, 10:42 a.m.: Anonymous Donor Gives $1M To Dominican Hospital

The money will be given to Dignity Health Dominican Hospital employees.

Monday, 10:33 a.m.: Sonoma County Reports 3rd Coronavirus Death

News of the coronavirus-related death comes as the county announced two new testing sites.

Monday, 10:09 a.m.: Coronavirus Testing Sites To Open In Petaluma, Santa Rosa

The two new sites are open to all residents, enabling the county to test up to 260 more people per day for coronavirus.

Monday, 9:26 a.m.: Vista Teen Surprises Sister With Quarantine Prom Amid Coronavirus

Jared Bender, a senior at Vista Visions Academy, surprised his little sister, Aubree Bender, with a "quarantine prom" at their Vista home.

Monday, 9:07 a.m.: New Hours At Alameda County Fairgrounds Coronavirus Testing Site

Residents of Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore are eligible for testing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays. More tests are now available.

Monday, 8:35 a.m.: San Francisco Hotels Struggling During Coronavirus Shutdown

Some 70 percent of hotels have shut down in San Francisco, furloughing or laying off thousands of workers.

Monday, 6 a.m.: Marin's New Site Breaks Down Countywide Coronavirus Data

Health officials are consistently refining the page's data collection and analysis, sharing new information as it becomes available.

City News Service and Bay City News contributed to this report.