California Coronavirus: Live Updates On Cases, Closures, Orders

CALIFORNIA — Several major banks will offer California residents a 90-day grace period for mortgage payments during the new coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

The grace period applies to homeowners making mortgage payments to Wells Fargo, Citi Bank, JPMorgan Chase and U.S. Bank, as well as nearly 200 state-chartered banks and credit unions, Newsom said. Bank of America, which Newsom initially said had declined to guarantee the 90-day period, tweeted later Wednesday that it would also allow deferrals.

State legislators praised Newsom and the banks for negotiating the grace period but called for a similar grace period for tenants across the state who pay rent. "This is a major relief for homeowners who have lost their jobs," Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) said. "Now we must provide relief to struggling renters, and that means, at a minimum, an eviction moratorium."

Newsom has already signed an executive order allowing individual jurisdictions to pause rent payments and enact eviction moratoriums for renters, but only some city and county governments have taken that step.

Wiener said he is authoring a statewide eviction moratorium with Assemblyman Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, and he hopes Newsom will sign a similar executive order before tenants statewide pay rent on April 1.

Earlier Wednesday, the U.S. Senate and White House agreed on a $2 trillion stimulus package, capping days of negotiations over how to boost the nation's economy as the new coronavirus crisis threatened to plunge the U.S. into a recession.

The package, if approved by Congress and signed into law by President Trump, will send $1,200 checks directly to taxpayers earning up to $75,000 per year, expand unemployment benefits, provide loans to small businesses and more.

Meanwhile, Newsom on Tuesday moved to halt the intake of new inmates into state prison and juvenile facilities for 30 days, in an effort to avoid spreading the coronavirus within state prisons. Seven COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in four state prisons, among both staff and an inmate.

They are the latest in a whirlwind of measures taken by governments from the local to federal level to stem the COVID-19 outbreak, which has shuttered schools and many businesses, and driven millions of residents into their homes to avoid spreading the highly contagious virus.

There were more than 68,900 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States and 1,041 deaths as of Wednesday afternoon, according to Johns Hopkins University. 67 of those deaths were in California. Only China and Italy currently surpass the U.S. for coronavirus cases.

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Who has been diagnosed with coronavirus in California?

Total number of cases (Johns Hopkins): 3,150

Total deaths reported in California: 67

Case breakdown, per the health department (totals may be outdated):

• 531 cases are "community acquired"— meaning the patients contracted the virus from someone in the local community (map of community transmission by county in California- PDF)
• 1,571 were acquired through person-to-person transmission, travel (including cruise ship passengers), repatriation or are still under investigation

The live latest updates from across California are as follows:

Wednesday, 3:23 p.m.: OC Inmate Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Jails Close To Visitors

An inmate tested positive for COVID-19 & is being treated for moderate symptoms. 8 other inmates are under observation and isolation.

Wednesday, 3:17 p.m.: Homeless Relocated As National Guard Arrives For Coronavirus Aid

Orange County's homeless transients, in residence at the Fullerton and Santa Ana National Guard armories, were relocated this week.

Wednesday, 2:43 p.m.: Quarantine Tightened As Coronavirus Deaths Mount In Los Angeles

Expecting a wave of coronavirus cases to wash over Los Angeles, health officials announced more stringent isolation and quarantine orders.

Wednesday, 2:19 p.m.: Coronavirus: San Diego Council Votes To Halt Evictions

The San Diego City Council Wednesday unanimously approved an immediate eviction moratorium to provide relief to residents and businesses.

Wednesday, 2:03 p.m.: Beaches Remain Open In Coronado, Oceanside Despite Coronavirus

Although most beaches were closed this week in the county to stem the spread of COVID-19, beaches in Coronado and Oceanside remain open.

Wednesday, 2:01 p.m.: Coronavirus: Contra Costa Cases Top 100

The number of diagnosed coronavirus cases jumped by 22 in the last 24 hours.

Wednesday, 1:56 p.m.: Rep. Katie Porter Self-Quarantines After Testing For Coronavirus

Over the weekend, Rep. Katie Porter developed symptoms consistent with a new coronavirus diagnosis, she says, as she awaits test results.

Wednesday, 1:50 p.m.: Remote Learning Offered For AP Students In California

AP students in California and across the country can now take remote classes after in-person AP Exams were canceled due to the coronavirus.

Wednesday, 1:26 p.m.: Coronavirus: Father Joe's Villages Testing Among Homeless

Father Joe's Villages screened four people with flu-like symptoms at its homeless shelters, the San Diego nonprofit announced.

Wednesday, 1:12 p.m.: Coronavirus: Lifelong Horse Stylist Forced To Find New Job

Natalie Zieper is now a check out clerk at her local grocery store.

Wednesday, 1:02 p.m.: Coronavirus: City Attorney Moves To Shut Down Nightclub Event

A “rogue event promoter” has been selling tickets for a March 27 party.

Wednesday, 12:46 p.m.: Stuck-Inside Survival Guide From SD Zoo, Safari Park & SDRVC

Just because your family is hunkered down at home does not mean you can't virtually enjoy wildlife, nature or a trip to Mars.

Wednesday, 12:12 p.m.: 7th Coronavirus Death, 70 Cases In Riverside County

County and local officials are planning for a surge in cases.

Wednesday, 11:59 a.m.: Got Protective Gear? OC Healthcare To Distribute Donations

Area businesses, this one is for you. Orange County Healthcare Agency is seeking your donations for distribution to healthcare providers.

Wednesday, 11:53 a.m.: New Traffic Controls At Free East Bay Coronavirus Test Center

No physician referrals are needed, and demand has been strong. The hours that you can get in line to be tested have changed.

Wednesday, 11:23 a.m.: 6 Bay Area Counties Extend School Closures Through May 1

Public schools will remain closed through May 1 in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, officials announced Wednesday.

Wednesday, 10:46 a.m.: Coronavirus Fake Cops, Scammers: CHP Warns After Idyllwild Arrest

A man pretending to be a FEMA agent had multiple phony police badges and IDs, and a fake concealed carry permit, the CHP said.

Wednesday, 10:41 a.m.: Coronavirus: Employee At Navy Childcare Facility Tests Positive

The commanding officer of Naval Base Coronado on Tuesday informed all parents enrolled at the center of the positive test.

Wednesday, 10:38 a.m.: Resources To Help Santa Cruz County Residents: Coronavirus

Have you been impacted by the outbreak? Here are some places you can turn for help with unemployment, supplies, health care and more.

Wednesday, 10:36 a.m.: Resources To Help Tri-Valley Residents: Coronavirus

Have you been impacted by the outbreak? Here are some places you can turn for help with unemployment, supplies, health care and more.

Wednesday, 10:26 a.m.: Coronavirus: San Diego Superior Court Dismisses Juror Service

County residents summoned to appear for jury service any time between March 16 and May 22 can consider their jury service fulfilled.

Wednesday, 9:58 a.m.: Tune In: Free Concert Wednesdays Courtesy Of Levitt Pavilion LA

Levitt's outdoor summer concerts are to begin in June, but in the meantime, shut-in Angelenos can enjoy 5 weeks of live-streamed freebies.

Wednesday, 9:56 a.m.: 3 SW Riverside County Hospitals Accepting Supplies' Donations

Donations of supplies will help ensure the hospitals are prepared as the number of coronavirus cases rises.

Wednesday, 9:44 a.m.: Sheriff Seeks State Guidance On Gun Shops In San Diego County

"We do not want to drive lawful sales of firearms to an underground or off-the-books black market during these difficult times."

Wednesday, 9:42 a.m.: 3 SW Riverside County Hospitals Accepting Supplies' Donations

Donations of supplies will help ensure the hospitals are prepared as the number of coronavirus cases rises.

Wednesday, 9:38 a.m.: Coronavirus: Two San Mateo County Cities Close Coastal Beach Lots

Closures come in response to influx of visitors who crowded beaches during first weekend the region was under shelter-in-place orders.

Wednesday, 9:08 a.m.: Malibu Pier Closes Due To Crowding Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The decision was made after the pier, and Malibu beaches and trails were crowded with visitors last weekend, the City of Malibu said.

Wednesday, 9:06 a.m.: Alameda County Coronavirus: Many Patients 20 To 44 Years Old

The majority of cases have been community-acquired, according to Alameda County health officer.

Wednesday, 9 a.m.: Coronavirus Stimulus Package: 5 Things It Means For You

The Senate and White House have agreed on a $2 trillion economic aid package. Here's what it means for you.

Wednesday, 8:24 a.m.: Coronavirus: 53 Cases In Marin, But Official Estimates Thousands

Dr. Lisa Santora, deputy public health officer, estimated that at least 1% of Marin's population has already been infected with COVID-19.

Wednesday, 8:20 a.m.: Coronavirus Tests Hard To Get In Santa Rita Jail

Inmates and deputies worried they may have contracted the new coronavirus have a tough time confirming their suspicions.

Tuesday, 10:33 p.m.: SF Coronavirus Death Reported Tuesday

This was San Francisco's first coronavirus-related death, as confirmed cases rose to 152.

Tuesday, 6:46 p.m.: Marin County Puts Moratorium On Evictions

The moratorium on evictions applies to cities, towns and the unincorporated areas of the county.

Tuesday, 5:42 p.m.: Liven Up Your 'Stay-At-Home' & Cook With L.A. Celeb Chef Gino

Santa Monica's Gourmandise School is going online with cooking classes led by chef and author Gino Campagna. P.S.: The kids will love it!

Tuesday, 5:17 p.m.: Federal Medical Station Underway For Riverside County: COVID-19

The federal medical station will hold non-ICU patients, while area hospitals treat those sick with coronavirus.

Tuesday, 4:53 p.m.: Gun Stores Should Close Due To Coronavirus Restrictions: Sheriff

People lining up at LA County gun stores need to stop, and stores should close due to coronavirus restrictions, said Sheriff Alex Villanueva.

Tuesday, 3:37 p.m.: Dana Point, San Clemente Beach Lots Close Due To Coronavirus

The beach parking areas are shut down after a meeting with Orange County Board of Supervisors and the county CEO in the interest of safety.

Tuesday, 3:24 p.m.: Amid School Closures Riverside County Launches Arts Competition

“Despite the closure of schools, students in Riverside County are continuing to create, dream, and express their ideas ... ."

Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.: Parking Lots Close At State Beaches, Parks In Malibu

Locals seeking fresh air and exercise are advised to stick to their local neighborhoods or walk to parks amid coronavirus woes.

Tuesday, 2:19 p.m.: Palm Springs Closes All Golf Courses Amid Coronavirus

The order applies to public and private golf courses, including driving ranges, putting greens and clubhouses.

Tuesday, 1:20 p.m.: Youth Dies Of Coronavirus In LA County As Outbreak Spikes

Another 128 coronavirus cases were reported in Los Angeles County Tuesday, including four more deaths.

Tuesday, 12:38 p.m.: 8 LAPD Officers Sickened With The Coronavirus

Eight Los Angeles Police Department officers and a civilian employee are home in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Tuesday, 12:34 p.m.: Another Coronavirus Death In Alameda County Reported Tuesday

In addition to the death, more people were diagnosed with coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Tuesday, 11:48 a.m.: Coronavirus: Bay Area Counties Ask Labs To Report More Test Data

Seven Bay Area governments Tuesday ordered labs to report the results of all coronavirus tests they perform, not only the positive results.

Tuesday, 11:37 a.m.: Find Out How Long Your Toilet Paper Stash Will Last

Do you have enough TP to see you through these coronavirus, stay-at-home times? Punch your stats into new website, and find out.

Tuesday, 11:31 a.m.: Chinese Community Steps Up For Temecula Valley Hospital

Many Chinese Americans living in SW Riverside County were preparing for coronavirus long before most people in the U.S. knew what it was.

Tuesday, 11:31 a.m.: Firefighters Take Extra Precautions In Union City

If paramedics come to your home, they will be dressed in protective garb.

Tuesday, 10:56 a.m.: Angeleno Campaign Aims To Raise $10M For LA Families In Need

If you are looking to help your neighbors during the pandemic, you can donate to the Angeleno Campaign, which gives cash to needy families.

Tuesday, 11:28 a.m.: Coronavirus: Evictions Halted In Santa Cruz County

The moratorium will remain in place through May 31.

Tuesday, 11:20 a.m.: 2 Cal State Long Beach Students Test Positive For Coronavirus

"While it was to be expected that The Beach family eventually would be affected by this pandemic, we were saddened to hear this news."

Tuesday, 9:57 a.m.: SEE: Grandma's B-Day Surprise Carries On, In Spite Of Coronavirus

A Tri-Valley family still found a way to wish grandma a happy 91st birthday.

Tuesday, 9:47 a.m.: Free Coronavirus Tests Available In The East Bay

The testing center can perform 370 tests each day, with results delivered in hours. No referral from a physician is required.

Tuesday, 9:35 a.m.: Beaches Closed From Carlsbad To San Diego Due To Coronavirus

All city beaches from Carlsbad to San Diego remain closed Tuesday as county officials urged residents to practice social distancing.

Tuesday, 9:16 a.m.: LLNL Gets Involved In Fight Against Coronavirus

The laboratory is joining a public-private partnership that aims to use supercomputers to learn more about coronavirus.

Tuesday, 8:49 a.m.: Jury Trials In CA Suspended For 60 Days

California's chief justice issued the order, saying that proper social distancing is not possible in courtrooms.

Tuesday, 8:37 a.m.: San Francisco Coronavirus Cases Reach 113; More Nurses Hired

The city acquired 1 million masks for frontline healthcare workers in addition to taking steps to protect the homeless from coronavirus.

Tuesday, 8:17 a.m.: Coronavirus: Watsonville Halts Evictions

Residential and commercial tenants can't be evicted during the state of emergency, the city council said.

Tuesday, 7:34 a.m.: Marin County Parks Closed To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus

The order came a day after people from across the Bay Area packed the coastal communities of Marin County.

Tuesday, 7:09 a.m.: 47 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Marin County

"All of us are at risk for becoming sick with COVID-19," said Dr. Lisa Santora, the county's deputy public health officer.

Monday, 11:33 p.m.: Coronavirus: Burlingame Assisted Living Facility Resident Dies

The resident tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month.

Monday, 5:42 p.m.: National Guard Arrives In Coachella Valley To Assist Food Bank

Food banks rely on volunteers, many of whom are older and at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from coronavirus.

Monday, 5:33 p.m.: List Of Walnut Creek Restaurants Offering Delivery, Take-Out

Unless you're a devoted cook, you may already be getting tired of preparing three meals a day. Here's help.

Monday, 5:22 p.m.: Abbott Shipping Thousands Of Coronavirus Test Kits

The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the tests.

Monday, 4:32 p.m.: School Lunch Provider Becomes Grocery Drive-Thru Amid Coronavirus

A Tri-Valley school lunch company had to lay off workers when schools closed. Now they're loading groceries instead of delivering lunches.

Monday, 4:32 p.m.: Hotels, Motels Providing Temporary Homeless Shelter In RivCo

Amid coronavirus and a statewide "stay home" order, hotels and motels countywide will be providing temporary shelter for some homeless.

Monday, 3:45 p.m.: Walmart Announces Massive Hiring Amid Coronavirus Demands

In California, 6,200 new hires are sought — including in the Inland Empire — to help get products to consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monday, 3:55 p.m.: Coronavirus: Sutter Health Seeks Medical Supply Donations

Sutter Health is anticipating a shortage of protective equipment like N95 masks, surgical masks and protective glasses and goggles.

Monday, 3:52 p.m.: Stanford Nobel Laureate Says Coronavirus Will Soon Fizzle: Report

A Stanford biophysicist believes that as long as we continue following reasonable social distancing guidelines, "we're going to be fine."

Monday, 3:43 p.m.: 'Great American Takeout' Aims To Support CA Restaurants Tuesday

A coalition of restaurants is asking California residents to order in on Tuesday to support the industry during the coronavirus crisis.

Monday, 3:25 p.m.: Elon Musk Offers Masks And Ventilators To Help Coronavirus Fight

Musk said he expects to have 1,200 ventilators for distribution this week, and he's begun distributing thousands of masks to hospitals.

Monday, 3:14 p.m.: O.C. Bus Ridership Tanks Amid Coronavirus Woes

Accompanying the passenger drop for the Orange County Transportation Authority will be a fall-off in revenues, officials said.

Monday, 2:51 p.m.: Coronavirus: South Bay Biotech's Test Wins Emergency FDA Approval

Sunnyvale-based Cepheid has obtained emergency use authorization for a test that detects the new coronavirus in about 45 minutes.

Monday, 2:50 p.m.: $80 Hand Sanitizer? Turn 'Em In On New Coronavirus Fraud Site

Squashing price-gougers and such scams as at-home COVID-19 test kits now are tasks of official serving Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Monday, 2:40 p.m.: Jail Inmate Tests Positive For Coronavirus In Santa Clara County

An inmate at the Santa Clara County Main Jail tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, the sheriff's office announced Monday.

Monday, 1:45 p.m.: LA County Coronavirus Cases Spike, Death Toll Reaches 7

The number of coronavirus cases spiked over the last 24 hours across the county, but several developments offer hope to the community.

Monday, 12:43 p.m.: First Coronavirus Death In Alameda County Reported Monday

The total number of cases also continues to grow.

Monday, 12:14 p.m.: Medicare & Coronavirus: What You Need To Know

Don't fall prey to scammers taking advantage of pandemic, and also get the latest on telehealth, COVID-19 & possible vaccine coverage.

Monday, 11:32 a.m.: 3 Pop-Up Donation Sites Tuesday For Medical Supplies

There's an urgent need for masks and other supplies in Contra Costa County. Here's where to donate on Tuesday.

Monday, 11:14 a.m.: LASD Closes Malibu Beach Parking Lots Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Beach parking lots are closed to prevent crowding and to allow for social distancing to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Monday, 11:08 a.m.: Bay Area Food Bank Pop-Ups This Week

San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is operating the pop-up food banks to help those struggling through the shelter in place. Anyone is welcome.

Monday, 10:43 a.m.: Sheltering With The Dogs: Photo Of The Day

Show us your dog and cat photos, Patch readers!

Monday, 10:20 a.m.: Culver City Resident Dies From Coronavirus

The Culver City resident was the fifth person who died in Los Angeles County from the virus, health officials said.

Monday, 10:12 a.m.: UCI Starts Clinical Trial For Possible Coronavirus Drug

The antiviral drug remdesivir has promise, but "we need solid clinical data that indicates it improves outcomes for infected patients."

Monday, 9:59 a.m.: Coronavirus In RivCo: Expanded Testing, National Guard, Deaths

There were several COVID-19 news developments over the weekend in RivCo, including what constitutes an "essential" service or business.

Monday, 9:47 a.m.: Rep. Torres Rejects Using Sheraton Fairplex As Quarantine Site

Los Angeles County health officials plan to use 244 rooms at the Pomona hotel to quarantine coronavirus patients.

Monday, 9:39 a.m.: Coronavirus: Marin County Public Health Officer Tests Positive

Dr. Matt Willis, Marin County's public health officer, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Monday, 9:17 a.m.: Santa Cruz County Asks People To Stay Off Beaches: Coronavirus

Santa Cruz County is a popular beach destination, but the county asks people to stay off beaches due to public health concerns.

Monday, 9:09 a.m.: LAUSD Schools To Stay Closed Through April

Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner announced the extended coronavirus closures through May 1.

Monday, 8:56 a.m.: Coronavirus: San Francisco Sheriff's Deputy Tests Positive

The deputy is assigned to the county jail.

Monday, 8:47 a.m.: San Jose's Winchester Mystery House Offering Free Virtual Tours

The iconic tourist stop has been closed to the public since March 12 due to the new coronavirus.

Monday, 8:38 a.m.: O.C. Courthouses Close; Remote-Hearing Equipment Installed

The aim is to remotely hold hearings, with audio and video capabilities, to curb spread of coronavirus, Orange County officials said.

Monday, 7:41 a.m.: Coronavirus: County Wants 90 Hotel Rooms For Homeless Patients

The hotel or motel rooms would be used to house homeless in Santa Cruz County during the outbreak.

Bay City News contributed to this report.