California Coronavirus: Latest Updates As Of Sunday, June 21

CALIFORNIA —With 4,515 new coronavirus cases confirmed Saturday, California saw its largest spike in new cases since the pandemic began for a second straight day.

The rising caseload has state health officials monitoring hotspots around the state, the vast majority of which are concentrated in Southern California. Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to the trend Thursday by mandating face coverings in all public places or when social distancing can't be maintained, minus a few exceptions. Despite the spike in numbers, Los Angeles, the epicenter of the state's outbreak, reopened bars, tattoo parlors and salons Friday. The move is a sign that state health officials are confident the state is prepared for the uptick in new cases with enough intensive care unit beds, ventilators and protective gear for hospital staff.

Weeks after Californians celebrated Memorial Day and began to gather in the streets to protest police violence, hospitalizations appear to be holding steady, the governor said Monday. The move to implement face coverings everywhere is an effort to keep those numbers like that.

The rate of positive tests for COVID-19 has remained around 4.5% over the last two weeks, Newsom said. Hospitalization rates also remain stable, with more than 3,700 intensive care unit beds open statewide.

As of Monday, nine counties were being monitored for spikes in COVID-19 cases or hospitalizations, according to the state department of health.

For reasons ranging from large gatherings to outbreaks in nursing homes, elevated disease transmission or hospitalization is now occurring in Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, San Joaquin, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties, the state says.

"We are, by no stretch of the imagination, out of the woods," Newsom said Monday.

All nine counties except Imperial have been approved for variance plans, allowing them to reopen faster than the state.

The state said it is working with local health departments to develop plans to address areas of concern, including adding contact tracing and ramping up testing.

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Legislature passes preliminary budget

The state Legislature on Monday passed a new budget for the next fiscal year, expecting a $54 billion deficit caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

This bill is only a placeholder budget and was passed without Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. That's because the state has yet to figure out a few things: how much tax revenue it will bring in this year; how much aid it will get from the federal government; and whether it will make a $14 billion cut to schools and safety net programs, as Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed, or make smaller cuts and hope for federal help, as the Legislature wants.

The governor and legislators will need to agree upon a final budget by Friday, before the Assembly will recess for the summer.

164 state parks reopen to visitors

Californians looking to escape the tumultuous news cycle can now find refuge in any of the 164 state parks that have reopened to the public, including parking lots.

In April, Gov. Gavin Newsom temporarily closed all beaches and state parks to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Now, as the state reopens, dozens of the state's 280 parks are welcoming back visitors, but with new limitations.

The state encourages people to visit the webpage of the park they plan to visit before heading out, since many have limited parking and other new guidelines in place.

View the full list of reopened parks here.

There were more than 2,196,998 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States and 118,519 deaths as of Friday, according to Johns Hopkins University. At least 5,356 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): 175,291 as of Sunday afternoon
Total deaths reported (Johns Hopkins University): 5,497 as of Sunday afternoon
Case breakdown by age, per the California Department of Health (totals may be outdated):

• Age 0-17: 12,897 cases
• Age 18-49: 95,513 cases
• Age 50-64: 38,046 cases
• Age 65 and older: 27,173 cases
• Unknown/Missing: 195 cases

Gender of confirmed positive cases:

• Female: 85,516 cases
• Male: 87,602 cases
• Unknown: 706 cases

The latest live updates from across California are as follows:

Sunday, 6:57 pm:
Orange County Reports Single-Day Record 434 New Coronavirus Cases

Orange County health officials reported a record number of coronavirus cases for the second consecutive day today, announcing 434 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths.

Sunday, 6:42 pm:

San Diego County Reports 134 New Coronavirus Cases, 6 Deaths

San Diego County health officials have reported 134 new COVID-19 cases and six additional deaths, raising the region's totals to 10,484 cases and 338 deaths.

Sunday, 6:52 pm:

Los Angeles County Reports 1,784 New Coronavirus Cases, 11 Deaths

Los Angeles County officials reported 1,784 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 11 more deaths today, bringing the county's totals to 83,397 cases and 3,120 deaths.

Saturday, 4:28 pm:

Coronavirus Cases Spike As Orange County Endures Deadliest Week
Orange County reported its highest single-day spike in new cases, and Sheriff Don Barnes has said he will not enforce the mask requirement.

Saturday, 7:02 pm:

Los Angeles County Sees Another Spike In Coronavirus Cases
Los Angeles County health officials reported another single-day spike in new cases in excess of 2,000 confirmed new cases.

Saturday 6:18 pm:

San Diego Spas And Salons Reopen As Coronavirus Cases Spike
As personal care businesses reopened, the county saw its largest single-day spike in new cases, which is likely due to expanded testing.

Friday, 6:35 pm:

Want LA To Stay Open? Then Wear A Mask, Health Official Says

While trying to convince holdouts to don masks, LA County's health director warned that the county could have to reimplement restrictions.

Thursday, 8:28 pm: Nail Salons, Estheticians Back To Work In OC: Masks Required

Nail salons are in addition to bars, gyms and theaters, community pools, schools, day camps, museums, galleries, zoos, aquariums, & more.

Thursday, 7:27 pm: 7 More Die Of Coronavirus In Orange County, Masks Mandatory In CA
A total of 33 people have died in Orange County this week as over 9,200 total residents have tested positive for coronavirus.

Thursday, 7:30 pm: 5 New Coronavirus Deaths In County, 11 This Week

As Contra Costa races forward with plans to reopen businesses and return life to normal, the number of deaths has spiked dramatically.

Thursday: 7:18 pm: County Pauses Future Reopening Plans Due To COVID-19 Outbreaks
The eight outbreaks from June 11 to June 17 is the most in a one-week span in San Diego County since the pandemic began.

Thursday, 5:55 pm: 'Nanosponges' Could Be Used To Prevent COVID-19: UCSD Researchers

UCSD says experiments have shown certain types of nanosponges have caused the virus to lose nearly 90 percent of its viral infectivity.

Thursday, 1:42 pm: Latinos Getting COVID-19 At Higher Rates In San Diego County
Latinos as a group make up 34% of the county's population, yet make up 67% of all known positive COVID-19 cases in the county, data shows.

Wednesday, 4:23 p.m.: San Mateo County Lifts Shelter Orders, Follows State Roadmap

Health Director Scott Morrow says “power to control the spread of the virus lies with individuals and communities."

Wednesday, 4:08 p.m.: Nail Salons, Tattoo Parlors Can Reopen Friday In Riverside County

Several other personal care businesses can also reopen, and wedding ceremonies may resume.

Wednesday, 2:35 p.m.: 2,129 New Coronavirus Cases In LA County As Deaths Near 3,000

Officials confirmed the highest-ever number of new coronavirus cases Wednesday, but said it's due in part to a backlog of test results.

Wednesday, 1:42 p.m.: Santa Monica's Historic Pacific Dining Car Closing Amid Pandemic

The restaurant has operated since 1921 and will close its Santa Monica location.

Wednesday, 10:43 a.m.: Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody Receiving Threats: Report

"Things have gotten ugly," a Northern California health officer who asked not to be named over personal safety concerns told CalMatters.

Wednesday, 10:19 a.m.: Blood Donation Sites To Include COVID-19 Antibody Testing

The free testing is available to blood donors.

Wednesday, 10:12 a.m.: Dublin Businesses May Expand Outdoors, City Says

Dining, retail and fitness business may temporarily apply to serve customers outdoors.

Wednesday, 9 a.m.: How California Farms Can Survive The Post-Pandemic World

Across California, nearly 60% of farmers have lost significant revenue.

Tuesday, 6:43 p.m.: More CA Prison Inmates Released Early Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Non-violent inmates with 180 days or less to serve on their sentences will be eligible for supervised release starting July 1.

Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.: Coronavirus Cases See Largest Single-Day Rise: Riverside County

Hospitalizations are also increasing, along with the death toll.

Tuesday, 4:59 p.m.: Coronavirus Treatment Emerges As LA Passes 75,000 Case Milestone

As scientists report a promising treatment for severe coronavirus cases, LA continues to grapple with the rising spread of the disease.

Tuesday, 4:28 p.m.: Coronavirus Strikes Palm Springs Police, 10 Officers Quarantined

One officer is infected; nine others had contact with him and are quarantined too. PSPD said some members of the public also had contact.

Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.: Taskforce Outlines Price Of Reopening Amid Coronavirus In LA

Subsidized tests and protective gear for workers, churches and nonprofits are among the needs identified in a sweeping effort to prepare LA.

Tuesday, 3:28 p.m.: Group Calls For Action Amid San Quentin Coronavirus Outbreak

The coalition demanded the state take eight different steps to reduce overcrowding, ramp up testing and improve conditions at the prison.

Tuesday, 2:36 p.m.: Contra Costa Relaxes Restrictions For Pools, Worship and Funerals

But the county noted it could adjust reopening timelines as officials monitor the spread of COVID-19.

Tuesday, 2:06 p.m.: 2 Dog Parks Reopen In Rancho Palos Verdes

Two dog parks are now open in Rancho Palos Verdes, city officials said.

Tuesday, 9:22 a.m.: Reinstate Mask Mandate In Orange County! Union Leaders Say

Union, business & Faith leaders call on county officials to reinstate Orange County's mandatory mask rule, reversed last week.

Tuesday, 8:54 a.m.: Schools Allowed To Hold In-Person Classes In San Diego County

Public, charter and private schools in the county may hold in-person classes starting Tuesday, as reopenings continue throughout the region.

Tuesday, 8:23 a.m.: St. Paul's Pilots Roving Clinic To Serve Seniors Amid Coronavirus

"We needed something that could bring the medical necessities and the doctors and nurses to our participants."

Monday, 7:20 p.m.: Half Of LA Restaurants Audited Fail Coronavirus Protocols

Health Officials visited 2,000 reopened restaurants, and found that 1,000 struggled to implement the required measures to keep people safe.

Monday, 6:01 p.m.: Restrictions Loosen At Los Angeles County Beaches

Group fitness, including volleyball, are still not allowed at beaches. Masks or face coverings are still required.

Monday, 5:46 p.m.: Monterey Bay Restaurant Reaches Settlement After Being Charged With Defying Covid-19 Orders

LeTowt said he lost $60,000 during the month and a half his restaurant was closed and contended that the risk was low.

Monday, 3:28 p.m.: Ferry Service Resumes From Richmond

As the Bay Area gradually reopens from coronavirus closures, traffic is picking up and ferry service has resumed.

Monday, 3:08 p.m.: 2020 U.S. Open Of Surfing Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears

The surfing competition is scheduled return to Huntington Beach next summer.

Monday, 12:27 p.m.: San Diego Continuing Education To Offer Free Online Programs

San Diego Continuing Education is preparing a selection of free online professional certificate programs to assist people with job training.

Monday, 11:49 a.m.: Photos: Culver City High School's Drive-Thru Graduation

Culver City High School's class of 2020 was celebrated in a drive-thru graduation event.

Monday, 10:41 a.m.: COVID-19 Hotspots Found At South Bay Construction Sites: Report

Three sites have been shut down at the Health Department’s request according to a report in The San Jose Mercury News.

Monday, 10:30 a.m.: Santa Monica Schools Reopening Plan Still Underway

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District officials are creating a plan for fall 2020 and expect to release more information in July.

Monday, 9:08 a.m.: Coronavirus Cases Swell In CA Nursing Homes With Poor Track Records

California nursing home residents, already vulnerable to neglect, now face the ravages of coronavirus with fewer eyes on their safety.