California Coronavirus: Live Updates On Reopening, Orders, Cases

CALIFORNIA — As promised, Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out specific criteria Friday for the reopening of schools in California. The bottom line: Most schools will begin the school year with distance learning. In order for a school district to open for in-class instruction, it must be in a county that has been off the state monitoring list for 14 consecutive days. Currently, 32 of the state's 58 counties are on the monitoring list.

When students are allowed to return to the classroom, they must wear mask. The requirement is for all students in the third grade or higher. Second grade and younger is recommended, but will not be enforced.

The guidance is for all schools, public and private.

See the complete requirements here.

Catch up on other recent news:

CDC Extends Cruise Ban

If you've been eyeing great cruise deals that arrive in your email or in ads, there's no rush to book a cruise — the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday announced that the no sail order for cruise ships is extended through Sept. 30.

Ships are banned from sailing in U.S. waters.

"Cumulative CDC data from March 1 through July 10, 2020, shows 2,973 COVID-19 or COVID-like illness cases on cruise ships, in addition to 34 deaths," according to the CDC.

Cruise Lines International Association voluntarily suspended cruise ships sailing from U.S. ports through September 15, the group announced in June.

Health insurance losses soar in CA

As the number of daily coronavirus cases continues to hit record levels in the United States, a staggering number of people in California and elsewhere have lost their health insurance benefits due to coronavirus-related job cuts.

According to a new study by Families USA, a nonpartisan consumer advocacy group, 5.4 million non-elderly Americans reported losing their health insurance between February and May.

That increase in the number of people uninsured is 39 percent higher than at any annual increase on record, according to the study. The previous record was set in 2008-09, when 3.9 million people became uninsured.

An estimated 13 percent of non-elderly adults in California are currently uninsured, according to the study.

Read the full story here.

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There were more than 3,730,300 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States and 140,218 deaths as of Sunday, according to Johns Hopkins University. At least 7,702 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): 381,012 as of Sunday

Total deaths reported (Johns Hopkins University): 7,702 as of Sunday

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

• Age 0-17: 31,953 cases
• Age 18-49: 225,279 cases
• Age 50-64: 73,362 cases
• Age 65 and older: 44,297 cases
• Unknown/Missing: 472 cases

Gender of confirmed positive cases:

• Female: 186,551 cases
• Male: 186,838 cases
• Unknown/Missing: 1,974 cases

The latest live updates from across California are as follows:

Sunday, 4:30 p.m.: LA 'On The Brink' Of New Shutdown Orders As COVID-19 Surges

Another 2,848 COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths were reported in LA County Sunday, as Mayor Garcetti warned the region could return to lockdown.

Sunday, 3:55 p.m.: 7 Bay Area Officials Call For Voters To Decide Caltrain Funding

Seven Bay Area elected officials called for letting voters decide on funding for Caltrain service between the South Bay and San Francisco.

Sunday, 3:40 p.m.: Santa Rosa Hospital Workers To Picket Over Working Conditions

Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital workers will protest the lack of a contract, proposed cuts to sick leave, and lack of coronavirus protections.

Sunday, 3:03 p.m.: Angels Pitcher Julio Teheran Tests Positive For COVID-19

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Julio Teheran has tested positive for the coronavirus after feeling symptoms, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Sunday, 2:29 p.m.: 415 New Coronavirus Cases, No New Deaths In Orange County

Health officials reported 415 new cases of COVID-19 but no new deaths in Orange County on Sunday. Catch up on the latest developments.

Sunday, 1:34 p.m.: CA Unemployment Rates Improve, But Uncertainty Looms

California added thousands of jobs in June, but it remains to be seen how recent statewide closures and spiking cases affect jobs statewide.

Sunday, 10:46 a.m.: San Diego Soccer Team To Play First Home Game since March

San Diego Loyal SC was set to play at Torero Stadium at the University of San Diego Sunday evening, its first match in over four months.

Sunday, 10:36 a.m.: San Diego Reports Over 600 New Coronavirus Cases For 2nd Time

The number of new COVID-19 cases in San Diego County crossed 600 for the second time Saturday. Catch up on the latest updates.

Sunday, 10 a.m.: LA Archdiocese Holds Sunday Mass Online

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles aired Sunday's Mass online, as the pandemic makes it too dangerous for many to attend outdoor service.

Sunday, 9:58 a.m.: Dodgers Host First 2020 Exhibition Game At Home Sunday

The Los Angeles Dodgers were set to play their first 2020 exhibition game at Dodger Stadium Sunday, nearly four months later than planned.

Sunday, 9:33 a.m.: Alameda To Open New Coronavirus Testing Site

The new testing site opening on Wednesday will be free to anyone with insurance or a government ID, regardless of symptoms.

Sunday, 9:25 a.m.: Santa Clara Mosques Find Ways To Continue Worship Amid Pandemic

A coalition of South Bay mosques worked with the Santa Clara County Public Health department to allow three daily prayers hosted outdoors.

Saturday, 4:57 p.m.: 153,041 Coronavirus Cases In LA County: Where They Are

Another 37 people died from COVID-19 and 2,770 more cases were confirmed in Los Angeles County Saturday. Catch up on the latest updates.

Saturday, 2:45 p.m.: 25 More Coronavirus Deaths In Orange County: Saturday Update

Orange County health officials reported 25 more deaths from COVID-19 Saturday and 702 new cases. Catch up on the latest news.

Saturday, 10:46 a.m.: Riverside Nursing Facility Reopens After Coronavirus Evacuation

A nursing facility where more than 80 patients were evacuated April due to a COVID-19 outbreak and staff no-shows reopened Friday.

Saturday, 10:23 a.m.: Newsom's Schools Announcement Sends OC Schools Scrambling

The governor's Friday bombshell mandating online education sent Orange County teachers, who'd planned for a return to campus, scrambling.

Saturday, 10:10 a.m.: Southland Church Sues Over Newsom's Singing Ban

A church with campuses in LA, Orange and Riverside counties sued over Gov. Gavin Newsom's coronavirus-related ban on singing in churches.

Saturday, 9:20 a.m.: 101 Coronavirus Cases At Santa Rita Jail As Cases Spike

Cases of COVID-19 continue to climb among inmates at Dublin's Santa Rita Jail, rising from 46 earlier this week to 101 as of Friday.

Friday, 4:23 p.m. Malls, Nonessential Offices Must Close In San Francisco

The new health order also covers expanded testing, to cut down on wait times for tests and results.

Friday, 2:35 p.m. Mandated School Closures In Riverside County: What's Ahead?

The governor and two Riverside County school districts deliver a road map.

Friday, 12:29 p.m. Most CA Schools Won't Reopen This Fall

Distance learning will resume in most California schools unless districts can meet specific criteria, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Friday, 12:15 p.m. CDC Slams Cruise Ships Over Coronavirus Outbreaks, Bans Sailing

The Centers for Disease Control has extended the no sail order for cruise ships through September 30.

Friday, 9:42 a.m. Coronavirus In Venice, Mar Vista: 326 Cases

Coronavirus cases are surging across Los Angeles County.

Friday, 9:28 a.m. 2 Coronavirus Deaths Of Riverside Hospital Staff Prompt Picket

Union says PPE for Riverside Community Hospital staff is inadequate, but the hospital calls the protest "misguided."

Friday, 9:20 a.m. Coronavirus In Marina Del Rey: 42 Cases

Coronavirus cases are surging across Los Angeles County.

Friday, 9:15 a.m. Coronavirus In Culver City: 272 Cases
Coronavirus cases are surging across Los Angeles County.

Friday, 9:03 a.m. Coronavirus In Santa Monica: 543 Cases
Coronavirus cases are surging across Los Angeles County.

Friday, 8:49 a.m. Coronavirus In Redondo Beach: 326 Cases
Coronavirus cases are surging across Los Angeles County.

Friday, 8:38 a.m. Coronavirus In Palos Verdes Estates: 62 Cases
Coronavirus cases are surging across Los Angeles County.

Friday, 8:32 a.m. Coronavirus In Rancho Palos Verdes: 185 Cases
Coronavirus cases are surging across Los Angeles County.

Thursday, 4:39 p.m. Winchester Mystery House Shutters Again Amid State Orders

The iconic mansion was forced to close amid state orders due to a surge of coronavirus cases in Santa Clara County.

Thursday, 2:51 p.m.: LEUSD Classrooms Will Not Reopen For 2020-21 School Year Start

When school starts Aug. 12, it will be online-only instruction for students in the Lake Elsinore Unified School District.

Thursday, 2:51 p.m.: Union Landing Restaurants Open For Takeout, Delivery, Drive-Thru

Now that outdoor dining is officially allowed in Alameda County, will patio dining and pop-up patios be next?

Thursday, 1:50 p.m.: Palo Alto Teachers Union Pushes For Distance Learning

Palo Alto teachers urge district to resume distance learning in upcoming fall semester in an open letter.

Thursday, 12:52 p.m.: Caltrain Faces Possible Shutdown: Report

Caltrain is facing the prospect of a temporary shutdown later this year amid plummeting ridership revenue due to the coronavirus crisis.

Thursday, 12:30 p.m.: 6 Pacific Commons Restaurants Have Pop-Up Patios

Now that outdoor dining is officially allowed in Alameda County, these restaurants are ready to serve you: List.—

Thursday, 11:20 a.m.: Gilroy Schools To Continue Distance Learning

The district started a distance learning program when it shuttered campuses midway through the spring semester amid the coronavirus crisis.

Thursday, 9:48 a.m.: Rite Aid Opens Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Sites In LA, OC

Nearly 100 Rite Aid locations will open drive-thru coronavirus testing in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Thursday, 9:07 a.m.: South Bay School District Narrows Digital Divide: Report

The Campbell Union High School District has moved to make sure all of its students are equipped for distance learning.

Thursday, 8:00 a.m.: County Predicts More Restrictions; Latest Santa Cruz Case Count

Dr. Gail Newel believes Santa Cruz County will soon join the state's COVID-19 watch list, meaning more closures could be on the horizon.

Wednesday, 4:17 p.m.: 22 Die Of Coronavirus In Orange County, Wednesday

A total of 911 more residents tested positive for coronavirus, Wednesday, raising the number of positive cases to 27,000 & 455 total deaths.

Wednesday, 4:02 p.m.: Southland Burger King Worker Dies From Coronavirus

A Santa Monica Burger King employee has died from coronavirus and employees have filed a complaint with health officials.

Wednesday, 3:58 p.m.: Riverside County Reviewing Coronavirus Testing Protocol

If the county opts to follow new state guidelines, screenings among certain groups would decrease.

Wednesday, 3:26 p.m.: South Bay Festival Nixed Due To Coronavirus Crisis

The 40th anniversary Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival was originally scheduled

Wednesday, 11:28 a.m.: Outdoor Dining Can Resume In Alameda County, State Says

California granted Alameda County permission to move further into the state's four-tiered reopening plan on Wednesday.

Wednesday, 11:04 a.m.: Walmart, Sam’s Club In California To Require Masks

Walmart announced Wednesday it will require shoppers to wear masks in all U.S. stores, including Sam’s Club locations.

Wednesday, 1o:49 a.m.: More Than 130 Tesla Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus: Report

Leaked internal documents show more than 1,550 employees are "affected" because of self-quarantining.

Wednesday, 10:12 a.m.: South Bay Land Deal Collapses Amid Coronavirus Crisis: Report

The deal was valued at more than $100 million.

Wednesday, 9:34 a.m.: Miraglia Catering Goes Out Of Business Over Coronavirus

"You're losing money every day. In fact, I just wrote out about $150,000 in refunds checks for deposits to clients."

Wednesday, 9:32 a.m.: Coronavirus Testing Supersite Opens In Anaheim

The large-scale site, operating at the Anaheim Convention Center, can test upwards of 600 people a day. Here is how to register for testing.

Wednesday, 8:14 a.m.: California Sets New Coronavirus Testing Guidelines

As the nation grapples with growing demands for coronavirus testing, California is setting new guidelines for who gets tested first.

Wednesday, 8:09 a.m.: Oakland Zoo Hopeful It May Reopen Soon

The community has been supportive, and one Castro Valley girl has raised more than $186,000 for the zoo.

Wednesday, 7:42 a.m.: Alameda County's Health Officer Leaves For State Job

Dr. Erica Pan has endured criticism over coronavirus shelter-in-place orders.

Tuesday, 5:27 p.m.: 1 In 5 Tested For Coronavirus Are Positive In Riverside County

The county is seeing increased COVID-19 hospitalizations, including at Eisenhower Health where a federal medical team has been deployed.

Tuesday, 4:59 p.m.: OC School Districts Shun Board Of Education's No-Mask Suggestions

Several districts across Orange County are leaning toward online school after a controversial decision to go mask and social distance free.

Tuesday, 4:23 p.m.: Alameda County Reports 4 New Coronavirus Deaths, 492 New Cases

The one day snapshot demonstrates how Alameda County landed on California's "Watch List."

Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.: Trump Administration Abandons Controversial Student Visa Policy

The government abandoned a policy barring online study for international students, which California colleges had forcefully opposed.

Tuesday, 3:27 p.m.: L.A. City Attorney's Office Wins Two Cases On Homeless Shelters

City Attorney Mike Feuer announced that two cases related to defending homeless housing have prevailed.

Tuesday, 12:45 p.m.: Health Insurance Losses Soar In California, Other States

The number of Americans who have lost health insurance during the pandemic shattered the previous record set in 2008, a new study found.

Tuesday, 12:11 p.m.: Riverside County Teachers Preparing For Online Instruction

Amid coronavirus, 1,100 teachers and administrators have signed up for Google Camp.

Tuesday, 11:46 a.m.: Marin County Records Deadliest Day Of Coronavirus Pandemic

Officials reported five more coronavirus-related deaths — the highest one-day increase yet — bringing the county's death toll to 28.

Tuesday, 11:21 a.m.: San Mateo County Ducks 'Watch List,' Avoids Gym, Salon Closures

The state shut down high-risk business in 30 counties Monday. San Mateo wasn't one of them.

Tuesday, 10:54 a.m.: California Nut Farmers Burdened By Huge Supply, Low Demand

California's almond, walnut and pecan farmers are harvesting trees full of ripe nuts, but the pandemic sent demand plummeting.

Tuesday, 9:55 a.m.: Murrieta-Based 'Faith, Freedom' Advocates Slam Newsom Order

An attorney for the organization compared indoor services at houses of worship to outdoor protests.

Tuesday, 9:49 a.m.: Popular South Bay Eatery Ends 33-Year Run Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Hobee’s Cupertino has operated at the Oaks Center since 1986

Tuesday, 9:41 a.m.: RSG Group To Acquire Gold's Gym For $100 Million

European fitness and lifestyle leader RSG Group will acquire the iconic fitness chain Gold's Gym.

Tuesday, 8:47 a.m.: State Rolls Back Santa Clara County Reopening As COVID-19 Surges

Gyms, nail and hair salons, and other high-risk business in Santa Clara County just reopened Monday. They will be forced to close Wednesday.

Monday, 5:31 p.m.: Disgraced Tech CEO Quits Amid Blowback From Racist Rant: Reports

Former Solid8 CEO Michael Lofthouse has apologized for the meltdown. A person on the receiving end of his racist tirade isn't buying it.

Monday, 3:22 p.m.: SMMUSD Continues School Lunches For Summer

SMMUSD students continue to receive lunch this summer. Plans for fall remain unknown.

Monday, 3:19 p.m.: Riverside County Ordered To Move Businesses, Services Outdoors

The impacted businesses and services may remain open, but only if they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up.

Monday, 1:26 p.m.: BeachLife Festival Planned For 2021 In Redondo Beach

The BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach is scheduled to return for 2021, following this year's canceled event.

Monday, 1:03 p.m.: LAUSD To Keep Campuses Closed, Despite Trump's Push To Reopen

Los Angeles Unified School District will continue to close classrooms and remain online when the fall semester begins.

Monday, 12:57 p.m.: August School Reopening A No-Go, South Bay Teachers' Union Says

The district is acknowledging plans to reopen schools for in-person instruction Aug. 12 are unlikely.

Monday, 12:46 p.m.: CA Closes Most Indoor Activities Statewide As Coronavirus Surges

Restaurants, theaters and more are ordered to stop indoor service, while 30 counties must close gyms, hair salons and other businesses.

Monday, 12:39 p.m.: OC Schools May Reopen Without Masks,Social Distancing This Fall

The OC Board of Education is considering a proposal to reopen without physical distancing or wearing face coverings. What do you think?

Monday, 11:47 a.m.: San Diego Unified Schools To Remain Closed Due To Coronavirus

San Diego Unified School District campuses will remain closed when the district resumes classes for the new school year, officials said.

Monday, 11:14 a.m.: Another Jockey Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Jockey Flavien Prat tested positive for COVID-19 following a trip to Kentucky, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club officials said.

Monday, 11:06 a.m.: Irvine Opens Month-Long COVID Testing Site For Residents, Workers

If you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus, Irvine is taking appointments for testing.

Monday, 10 a.m.: Coronavirus Cases, Deaths In Riverside County

Records for one-day reported coronavirus increases were set three times last week in the county.

Monday, 9 a.m.: Alameda County Deputy In Critical Condition Due To COVID-19

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office asked the public for prayers and positive energy as the deputy battled for his life.