https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/06/17/coronavirus-california-sees-highest-death-total-in-nearly-a-week/ > California on Tuesday posted its highest daily coronavirus-related death total in nearly a week, even as the state continues to move forward with reopening. > The 86 new deaths confirmed surpassed the most recent seven-day average, and marked the highest daily total since June 10 (108). Of those deaths, 33 occurred in Los Angeles and six occurred in the Bay Area.