California Coronavirus: Live Updates On Reopening, Orders, Cases

CALIFORNIA — Coronavirus continues to rampage through California. On Friday, Orange County announced 10 new deaths, bringing the death toll to 412, with 49 fatalities this week. More than 50 additional deaths from the coronavirus were confirmed across Los Angeles County Friday. Since the July 4 holiday, 51 people have died in Riverside County due to coronavirus complications and 4,210 new infections have been reported

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday continued to lay out a troubling picture of the coronavirus's resurgence in California, imploring residents to stay home, avoid gatherings and wear face coverings to avoid spreading the virus.

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have increased by 44 percent over the past two weeks, while the percentage of tests coming back positive in the last week has climbed to 7.1.

The state reported a record number of new cases on Tuesday — 11,694 — although about 2,000 of those were older test results that had been backlogged in Los Angeles County, Newsom said.

Where PPP loans went in California

More than 87,000 California businesses and non-profits have received loans from the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, to help pay their employees during the coronavirus pandemic, according to data released this week.

The loans, which varied in amount, were established as part of the federal government's CARES Act and are forgiven as long as businesses keep employees on their payroll, without cutting pay.

In California, more than 4.1 million jobs have been retained thanks to loans of greater than $150,000, according to the SBA. They went to a variety of organizations, from small restaurants to large companies with hundreds of employees.

Read more and search by business name or city here.

More counties on watch list after holiday

Meanwhile, coming out of the long holiday weekend, Newsom said Wednesday that 26 counties across California have now been put on the state's monitoring list and must close all bars — along with indoor operations at dine-in restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, zoos and museums and cardrooms.

Last week, there were 19 on the list.

Newsom on Monday said that enforcement efforts in the monitored communities were increased over the weekend. Nearly 6,000 bars and restaurants and bars were visited by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. More than 440,000 other businesses were contacted in some manner by the Department of Industrial Relations and Division of Occupational Safety and Health.

Overall, 52 citations were issued, Newsom said.

"There were only a handful of citations because the overwhelming majority of restaurants... and bars that were allowed to open... were in compliance," he said.

However, the state's coronavirus cases continue to climb at a rate of concern, he said. In just two weeks, the positivity rate has risen from 4.9 percent to 6.8 percent.

Virus-related shutdowns kept millions of Californians indoors over the Fourth of July weekend, a period typically marked by outdoor barbecues and fireworks shows.

The virus's resurgence has forced some counties to reverse course on their reopening plans by shutting down indoor dining and other amenities.

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There were more than 3,269,500 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States and 134,898 deaths as of Sunday, according to Johns Hopkins University. At least 7,030 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): 319,412 as of Sunday

Total deaths reported (Johns Hopkins University): 7,030 as of Sunday

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

• Age 0-17: 25,160 cases
• Age 18-49: 179,727 cases
• Age 50-64: 60,708 cases
• Age 65 and older: 38,346 cases
• Unknown/Missing: 356 cases

Gender of confirmed positive cases:

• Female: 150,192 cases
• Male: 152,444 cases
• Unknown/Missing: 1,661 cases

The latest live updates from across California are as follows:

Sunday, 5:34 p.m.: 558 New Coronavirus Cases In San Diego County

San Diego County health officials have reported 558 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Catch up on the latest news.

Sunday, 5:17 p.m.: Anger Mounts Over Bay Area’s Piecemeal Coronavirus Approach

Months after the Bay Area won praise for its COVID-19 response, confused residents are now faulting counties for their differing approaches.

Sunday, 4:44 p.m.: Dodgers Closer Kenley Jansen Says He's Recovered From Coronavirus

"It's real," said the Dodgers pitcher, whose son, wife and daughter also tested positive. "Everyone in the world, take it serious."

Sunday, 3:36 p.m.: 24,715 Coronavirus Cases In Orange County: Where They Are

Health officials confirmed 814 new coronavirus cases in Orange County on Sunday. Here's the location of each confirmed case.

Sunday, 3:26 p.m.: 3,322 New COVID-19 Cases In LA; Reports Show CA Fumbled Response

Los Angeles County reported 3,322 new cases and 18 deaths Sunday, amid reports that the state fumbled early efforts to contain the virus.

Sunday, 12:01 p.m.: San Mateo's Vault 164 Restaurant Closes Permanently

Vault 164, the popular downtown San Mateo restaurant, closed permanently Saturday, another casualty of the pandemic, its management said.

Sunday, 10:34 a.m.: Santa Clara County To Open 3 New Coronavirus Testing Sites

The county is opening three additional COVID-19 testing centers next week, offering free nasal swab tests with no appointments needed.

Sunday, 10:28 a.m.: Santa Cruz County Extends Food Delivery Program For Seniors

Santa Cruz County announced on Friday that it will extend its Great Plates Delivered program for vulnerable older adults until August 9.

Sunday, 10:25 a.m.: Marin County Fair Food Sold At San Rafael Drive-Thru

Cars were lined up 15-20 deep at booths for giant corndogs, funnel cake, candy apples and more at a San Rafael parking lot Saturday.

Sunday, 9:12 a.m.: 5 Cities Push Back After Alameda County Suspends Outdoor Dining

Five Alameda County cities are proceeding with planned street closures even after the county said Friday it was suspending outdoor dining.

Saturday, 4:55 p.m.: 508 New Coronavirus Cases In San Diego County; 2 More Deaths

Saturday's update brings San Diego County's total to 19,371 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 422 deaths. Catch up on the latest news here.

Saturday, 4 p.m.: CoCo Tightens Face Mask Rules As Coronavirus Spreads 'Rapidly'

Contra Costa officials are prohibiting indoor worship and other indoor gatherings without face masks as COVID-19 cases continue to spike.

Saturday, 2:48 p.m.: 1,251 New Cases, 9 Deaths: Orange County Coronavirus Update

Officials confirmed 1,251 new coronavirus cases in Orange County Saturday, and nine more residents have died. Catch up on the latest news.

Saturday, 1:41 p.m.: 57 New Coronavirus Deaths, 2,916 More Cases In LA County

The COVID-19 pandemic in LA County shows no signs of slowing down entering the weekend, with 57 new deaths being reported Saturday.

Saturday, 12:27 p.m.: July 15 Tax Deadline: 5 Things To Know In California

After being extended three months because of the coronavirus crisis, the 2019 tax deadline is fast approaching.

Saturday, 10:25 a.m.: LA Teachers Vote Against Reopening Schools In August

Los Angeles Unified School District teachers voted overwhelmingly Friday to recommend campuses stay closed when the new school year starts.

Saturday, 10:20 a.m.: LA Clothing Factory Ordered Closed As 300 Workers Test Positive

Officials ordered the continued closure of LA Apparel's manufacturing facilities, where 300 workers have tested positive for COVID-19.

Saturday, 10:02 a.m.: LA Students Sue Trump Administration Over New Visa Rules

Seven international university students are suing the administration over its new rule stripping visas from students taking online classes.

Saturday, 9:25 a.m.: San Francisco Zoo To Reopen Monday, After Delays

After its initial reopening was delayed last month, the San Francisco Zoo will finally open its doors to the public again on Monday.

Friday, 10:39 p.m.: Outdoor Dining Banned In Alameda County By State Order

County health officials announced the change Friday night.

Friday, 6:01 p.m.: Murrieta Starbucks Temporarily Closed After Coronavirus Scare

According to the company, no one at the store has tested positive for the virus but the location is temporarily closed as a precaution.

Friday, 5:06 p.m.: Some People Don't Social Distance: UCR Professor Offers Reason

People with higher "working memory capacity" show more adherence to social distancing mandates amid coronavirus, according to UCR research.

Friday, 4:44 p.m.: Coronavirus Cases Reach New Single-Day High In Riverside County

Friday's numbers show 1,431 new infections, bringing total cases to 24,765 countywide.

Friday, 3:58 p.m.: Santa Clara County Readies For Reopening

But a Monday deadline looms for businesses to fill out an online form required for reopening.

Friday, 2:21 p.m.: Early Release For 8,000 California Inmates Amid Coronavirus

"These actions are taken to provide for the health and safety of the incarcerated population and staff," CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz said.

Friday, 7:20 a.m.: East Bay Girl Raises Money To Save Zoo

The Oakland Zoo is in danger of going bankrupt because of coronavirus closures. A 6-year-old girl is doing her part to save it.

Thursday, 5:25 p.m.: San Francisco Mayor Tests Negative For Coronavirus After Exposure
She dodged a bullet, but the mayor is changing her ways.

Thursday, 12:26 p.m.: Riverside County Closes Buildings Again Amid Coronavirus

County services will still be available for residents over the phone or online.

Thursday, 12:21 p.m.: Another Whole Foods Worker In SoCal Tests Positive For COVID-19
Two workers at Whole Foods Market in Santa Monica have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Thursday, 11:46 a.m.: Staff Furloughs Clogging Up Alameda County Courts

The courts were already lagging because of coronavirus shelter-in-place orders, now county workers are being furloughed.

Thursday, 11:40 a.m.: Park Street Transforming Into Outdoor Dining Venue
Alameda residents will soon have many more restaurant options. Next up: Webster Street.

Thursday, 7:00 a.m.: Coronavirus In Venice, Mar Vista: 258 Cases
Los Angeles County recorded another 65 COVID-19 deaths Wednesday.

Thursday, 2:20 a.m.: UC Berkeley: From Lung Scarring To Heart Damage, Coronavirus May Leave Lingering Marks
For some individuals with COVID-19, recovering from the acute phase of the infection is only the beginning.

Wednesday, 3:24 p.m.: Orange County Coronavirus Cases Surpass 20,000; 7 More Deaths

Health officials confirmed 1,333 new coronavirus cases in Orange County on Wednesday, as hospitalizations and ICU admissions keep rising.

Wednesday, 3:15 p.m.: Coronavirus Deaths Spike As Los Angeles Reaches Critical Juncture

"Tragically we do expect that more of our loved ones and our neighbors may die of COVID-19 in the coming weeks," LA health official warns.

Wednesday, 2:46 p.m.: Culver City Receives $6.6 Million In COVID-19 Funds For Buses

Officials announced Wednesday that $6.6 million will be provided to the Culver CityBus service in COVID-19 relief funding.

Wednesday, 2:27 p.m.: Death Row Inmate Dies From Apparent Coronavirus Complications

David John Reed, 60, had been on California's death row since 2011 and was imprisoned at San Quentin State Prison in Marin County.

Wednesday, 2:12 p.m.: Coronavirus PPP Loans In California: Where The Money Went

More than 87,000 California companies received loans, according to new data released this week. Search businesses or towns here.

Wednesday, 1:51 p.m.: Second Padres Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Recently acquired infielder Jorge Mateo has become the second San Diego Padres player to test positive for the coronavirus.

Wednesday, 12:28 p.m.: Another Coronavirus Death As County Cases Surpass 1,500 In Marin

COVID-19 cases among county residents remain on the rise as well as cases at San Quentin State Prison.

Wednesday, 12:28 p.m.: 7 OC Restaurants Close Due To Coronavirus Exposure

In recent days, seven Orange County restaurants have temporarily closed after employees tested positive for COVID-19 or were exposed to it.

Wednesday, 12:17 p.m.: Stanford Cuts 11 Varsity Sports Amid Coronavirus Economic Hit

The 11 programs have won a combined 20 national championships and 27 Olympic medals.

Wednesday, 11:03 a.m.: SMC Supes Approve $2M Coronavirus Funding For Immigrant Relief

County’s contribution to the fund comes from Measure K, a voter-approved, countywide half-cent sales tax extension.

Wednesday, 10:42 a.m.: Photos: Santa Monica's Outdoor Dining, Deserted Beach

This 4th of July was very different in Santa Monica. Now, there's a new vibe on Main Street.

Wednesday, 9:43 a.m.: Riverside County Murderer On Death Row Dies From Coronavirus

David John Reed, 60, was sentenced to death for the Palm Springs murder of Ricky Mosley.

Wednesday, 8:23 a.m.: San Diego To Waive Permits For Outdoor Restaurant Operations

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer signed an emergency executive order Tuesday waiving permits and other regulatory requirements.

Wednesday, 8:13 a.m.: San Diego County To Distribute Small Business Stimulus Money

The five supervisors will allocate the funding to help businesses in their districts impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Tuesday, 9:27 p.m.: County To Fine, Close Restaurants Flouting COVID-19 Health Orders

The LA Board of Supervisors authorized county health officials to impose fines and close restaurants that flout coronavirus health orders.

Tuesday, 5:52 p.m.: San Diego County Seeks Guidance On Spending CARES Act Money

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is seeking recommendations on how to spend $48 million in federal pandemic-related funding.

Tuesday, 4:07 p.m.: Coronavirus Patients Resist Contact Tracing In Riverside County

As contact tracers ask for cooperation among coronavirus patients, the county's hospitals are getting fuller.

Tuesday, 3:47 p.m.: 1,010 New Coronavirus Cases In OC As Young People Fuel Spread

Orange County reported 1,010 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, with data showing younger people continuing to drive the new infections.

Tuesday, 3:46 p.m.: Sea Life Aquarium At Legoland California Resort Closes Again

A little over two weeks after reopening, the Carlsbad-based Sea Life Aquarium closed its doors again Tuesday due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tuesday, 2:22 p.m.: Contra Costa Updates Face Mask Health Order To Align With State's

The decision comes as another 209 coronavirus cases were reported Tuesday in the county. Here's what to know.

Tuesday, 12:43 p.m.: Napa County Placed On State's Coronavirus Watchlist

County officials say certain businesses should prepare for a three-week closure.

Tuesday, 11:18 a.m.: Coronavirus Causes Lasting Bias Against Asians, USC Study Finds

A USC study released Tuesday found that discrimination against people thought to have COVID-19 has persisted, especially against Asians.

Tuesday, 10:28 a.m.: SMCU Distributes $3.7M To Small Businesses, Provides Loan Relief

The San Mateo Credit Union is also offering debt relief, allowing members to skip personal, auto and credit card loan payments.

Tuesday, 10:09 a.m.: Coronavirus Shows Fraying U.S. Safety Net, UC Berkeley Scholars Say

The panelists also discussed how racial inequities should inform proposals around safety net reforms.

Tuesday, 10:07 a.m.: SC Co.’s Reopening Plan Gets State Go-Ahead: Report

Santa Clara County's reopening plan goes into effect Monday.

Tuesday, 10:05 a.m.: Hundreds Of OC Jail Inmates Hunger Strike Over Virus Measures

Hundreds of Orange County Jail inmates went on a hunger strike last weekend to protest the suspension of visiting hours and hot meals.

Tuesday, 9:49 a.m.: Angels To Open Baseball Season With Cardboard Fans In Stands

The Los Angeles Angels are set to open the coronavirus-delayed season in Oakland, with cardboard cutout fans in the seats.

Tuesday, 9:36 a.m.: OC Social Workers Demand Better Coronavirus Protections

Social workers employed by Orange County are reportedly on edge, afraid of spreading COVID-19 to clients after multiple positive tests.

Monday, 5:01 p.m.: Leaders Second-Guessed As Coronavirus Surge Slams LA

As new coronavirus cases hit record levels and infection rates spiked, county leaders defended the decision to reopen the economy.

Monday, 4:31 p.m.: 1,028 New Coronavirus Cases In Orange County As Outbreak Grows

Health officials confirmed 1,028 new coronavirus cases in Orange County Monday, the most ever, although some were due to a testing backlog.

Monday, 4:05 p.m.: Coronavirus Cases Surpass 20,000 In Riverside County

Riverside County continues to be on a state watchlist, that as of Monday includes 22 other counties.

Monday, 3:37 p.m.: Whole Foods Worker In Santa Monica Tests Positive For COVID-19

A Whole Foods employee in Santa Monica has tested positive for COVID-19.

Monday, 3:23 p.m.: LA Lawmaker's Coronavirus Infection Shuts Down State Capitol

Assemblywoman Autumn Burke, D-Marina del Rey, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Monday, 3:10 p.m.: Puppy Love Handed Out At Murrieta Hospital

Canine Support Teams delivered "paw-made" greeting cards to emergency department team members at Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Monday, 2:06 p.m.: Contra Costa Back On State Watch List Monday

The county's new revelation about deaths, cases, and hospitalizations raised red flags with California officials.

Monday, 1:50 p.m.: San Diego May Land On 'Reclosure' List Due To COVID-19 Numbers

Gov. Newsom said San Diego County now on watch list, could be hit with mandates to shut indoor operations at restaurants, zoos & theaters.

Monday, 1:03 p.m.: OC Homeless Group Gets $50K To Help People During Pandemic

Family Assistance Ministries, based in San Clemente, received the grant to help people at risk of losing their homes during the crisis.

Monday, 11:45 a.m.: State Shuts Down Santa Clara County’s Reopening Plan: Report

County CEO Jeff Smith: “It makes no sense.”

Monday, 11:25 a.m.: LA Catholic Church Sex Abuse Trial Delayed By Coronavirus

Citing the coronavirus, a judge on Monday delayed the child sex abuse trial of a case against two Los Angeles archdioceses by five months.

Monday, 10:41 a.m.: Appointments For Coronavirus Testing Now Available Online

Riverside County health officials continue to encourage residents — those with and without symptoms — to get screened for the virus.

Monday, 10:05 a.m.: LA County Sets Record As COVID-19 Cases Jump Over Holiday Weekend

Coronavirus cases continued to spike in Los Angeles County over the holiday weekend, including a record-high increase on Saturday.

Monday, 9:26 a.m.: Tri-Valley Hotels Gifted Hand Sanitizer, Thousands Of Masks

Visit Tri-Valley gifted local hotels a membership to the state hotels association, which includes a supply of masks and sanitizer.