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Uber and Lyft have been fighting California over whether drivers are employees, entitled to benefits, or independent contractors. A state judge ordered them to consider all those drivers employees.

Several U.S. states reported record-breaking case counts over the weekend. President Trump insisted again that the virus would "disappear."

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has put a hold on the medical examiner's official autopsy report while it investigates the deputy-involved shooting. The family wants that report released.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department West Hollywood Station said in a Facebook post that it would issue citations for not wearing a mask that come with a $250 fine and $50 in fees.

Restaurants, wineries, zoos and museums in the affected counties must shift their operations outdoors, Gov. Gavin Newsom says. Bars will shut down entirely.

Officials attribute at least part of the rise to a decline in social distancing as people venture out into the world again. The majority of new cases are in Southern California and the Central Valley.

The new order, issued Thursday, requires people to wear masks or other face coverings in public spaces, including while taking public transportation, seeking medical care or shopping.

California's largest utility company pleaded guilty on Tuesday to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter. It marks the first time that any major utility has been charged with homicide.

Response far outstrips resources as the state partners with nonprofits and foundations in a one-time program that aids undocumented workers and their families during the pandemic.

The new guidelines stipulate religious centers must limit attendance to 100 people or 25% of the building's capacity, whichever is lower. They also recommend against singing and group recitation.

About a third of the state's counties have been certified to begin Expanded Stage 2 of California's four-stage process, which allows more types of businesses to reopen.

CEO Elon Musk tweeted that he was willing to be arrested for resuming production before getting approval from Alameda County. The county had earlier said it was working with Tesla on a safety plan.