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California Passes 4,000 Coronavirus Deaths, Records Second Highest Number of New Cases

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California recorded 92 deaths from COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the fatal toll of the virus in the state to 4,084, starting with Patricia Dowd, 57, who died in her East San Jose home in February 6, weeks before the rapid spread of the virus prompted an unprecedented shelter-in-place order.

California counties also reported 2,959 new COVID-19 cases, just one shy of the most new cases reported in a single day, a record set on Tuesday. New cases have spiked statewide and in parts of the Bay Area, although it’s hard to know if that’s indicative of the continued spread of the virus or a result of a ramp-up in COVID-19 testing.

The state now has a seven-day average of 2,313 new daily cases — the highest daily average since the start of the pandemic — and 59.6 new daily deaths. New deaths have been slowly declining over the past week after averaging more than 70 new daily fatalities for most of May.

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How COVID-19 Is Impacting California Courts: Roundup of Services

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As courts enter their third month of coping with stay-at-home orders, an increasing number are expanding remote operations and ramping up for a return to somewhat normal operations.

Here’s a look at how courts across the state are grappling with all the changes and the threat of the novel coronavirus as of May 28,

Stanislaus County Superior Court: Most civil and probate cases resumed May 18, although remote appearances will be required in certain matters. “Court trials and related settlement conferences will resume in person unless all parties agree to conduct them remotely.”

Civil jury trials and mandatory settlement conferences associatated wtih those trials scheduled through August 18, 2020, will be vacated and set for a case management conference. “The Court continues to work on a plan for conducting jury trials “

The chief justice issued a third emergency order for the court on May 15.

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Columnist: Central Valley Wineries Need Us to Stay Afloat During Pandemic Closures

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The stay-at-home order in response to the Coronavirus outbreak has been tough, especially on small businesses. Family owned wineries in the Central Valley have really been hit hard. Most don’t have the production numbers or the clout to be on the supermarket shelves. They rely on tasting room fees and sales and active wine clubs to stay in business. Now, most are giving huge discounts with roadside pickups or local delivery or they are offering free shipping. Now is the time to help support the small family wineries that are right in our backyard.

North Valley Wineries

If you live in or around Sacramento, check out the websites of the 13 wineries in the Clarksburg Appellation. You can find all the websites and great discounts offered by going to clarksburgwinecountry.com. Many of the wineries are located in the Old Sugar Mill which is just 15 minutes from downtown and a beautiful ride.

All the websites of the 85 wineries in the Lodi Wine Region can be found by going to lodiwines.com/wineries. You’ll be surprised at the deals being offered, the ease of ordering online and the low or no-cost shipping options.

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Nursing Home ‘Prisons’ Open to Visitors in Europe. Here’s Why California Won’t Do the Same

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Marilee Flannery has only seen her husband, Steve, twice in the past two months. Both times were fleeting conversations over video on her phone.

He’s at a locked-down Citrus Heights memory care facility for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The facility has banned visitors in hopes of keeping out the new coronavirus, which has disproportionately killed tens of thousands of residents in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care centers.

Because of the disease, Steve, who turned 68 on Sunday, struggles to learn the steps necessary to stay on the line with her.

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Californians Venture Outside as State Relaxes Virus Rules

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As California residents ventured outdoors to take advantage of sunshine and relaxed rules to control the spread of coronavirus, authorities said Memorial Day weekend crowds at beaches and parks were manageable Sunday, with most people wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing.

Stay-at-home restrictions eased across much of the state, which has seen a decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations. Some 47 of 58 counties have received permission to reopen most stores, restaurants and many public spaces by meeting state standards for controlling the virus.

In the mountain resort community of Big Bear Lake, a steady stream of out-of-town visitors stopped at the Copper Q cafe to pick up to-go coffee and baked goods. The city in San Bernardino County northeast of Los Angeles announced last week that it had decided not to enforce Gov. Gavin Newsom’s safety orders, arguing it has kept COVID-19 cases manageable and there has been significant economic harm.

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Virus Cases Spike in California County on Mexican Border

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EL CENTRO, Calif. (AP) — As much of California begins allowing businesses to reopen amid improved coronavirus conditions, a farming region bordering Mexico is experiencing a spike in hospitalizations that some believe is driven by American citizens who live in Mexico coming to the U.S. for care.

How quickly different parts of California reopen depends on the ability by county officials to control the virus. So the surge in the Imperial Valley region could hurt its perpetually struggling economy, which is heavily intertwined with the large industrial city of Mexicali, Mexico.

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Doctors Medical Center in Modesto Open to Visitors Again

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MODESTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Doctors Medical Center in Modesto is lifting its ban on visitors as Stanislaus County moves forward with gradually reopening.

Chief Nursing Officer Cheryl Harless says the policy change will be good for patients.

“We do believe that visitors are an essential part of patient care and recovery. And this visitation will promote the mental well being of our patients and positively contribute to their recovery,” Harless said.

Most patients will only be allowed one designated visitor, while pediatric, NICU and patients who cannot advocate for themselves will be allowed two — but all visitors will have to follow strict safety procedures.

“Before anyone enters our facility, patient or visitor, we are asking them the COVID-19 screening questions, and we are taking their temperatures on-site,” Harless said. “They are then masked and also asked to perform hand hygiene.”

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Stanislaus-Area Folks Get Food and More Amid Coronavirus Thanks to Donors, Businesses

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Donors continue to help Stanislaus County people short of food and other items because of the coronavirus emergency. And a local company has doubled its staff to help assure that food is delivered.

The Modesto Bee’s latest roundup includes an anonymous donation of about $850,000 to the United Way of Stanislaus County, part of $15 million around California.

It features a Turlock couple donating their federal stimulus checks to the United Samaritans Foundation, a local food and clothing charity.

And a Ballico-based company, Ag Link, has a contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand its produce-to-schools business to serve other recipients.

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Which Stanislaus County Businesses Received $10,000 Coronavirus Grants? Here Is the List

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Stanislaus County has awarded $3.1 million in grants to help local small businesses struggling in the new coronavirus pandemic. The grants are for as much as $10,000 each and help businesses cover such expenses as rent, utilities and payroll.

The awards went to 300 small businesses and 44 independent contractors. The county received 551 applications. Businesses were not funded for such reasons as not having a business license, an address in the county and providing the required documentation.

The county is using $3 million from the $96 million it received from the roughly $2 trillion federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act as well as $150,000 from local business leaders to provide the grants.

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Mariposa Co. Man Wants Apology from Nursing Home as He Believes Wife Died from COVID-19

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MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — “There’s a long way from standard, legal and right.”

Jack Wilmeth of Mariposa County says his wife, Janet, wasn’t responsive enough to speak to him on the phone except for a few times before picking her up from the Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

On April 18, he says the center told him they’d be releasing his 78-year-old wife two days later.

“And I said, ‘Well, what kind of condition is she in? Am I gonna be able to take care of her,'” he said. “They said, ‘Well, she can transfer from bed to wheelchair with assistance.’ What that they didn’t say was with a lot of assistance.”

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