https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/06/11/coronavirus-california-deaths-near-5000-cases-rise-to-almost-140000/ > In the next few days, California is likely to reach a grim milestone of 5,000 deaths from the new coronavirus, while the state also came close Wednesday to recording 140,000 total cases. > With 108 new COVID-19-related deaths reported Wednesday, the state death toll reached 4,854, according to data compiled by this news organization. The seven-day average for new deaths is 67, meaning this milestone could be reached by the weekend.