California to HHS: LGB&T still covered here (Equality California update)

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOne day after reaching an all-time high of 197 coronavirus-related deaths, California’s pandemic accounted for another 194 new deaths on Thursday. So far, COVID-19 has taken in 8,909 lives statewide.Deaths have dramatically increased from the near-flat levels in June.

Dance Club Songs chart on hiatus, we're asking reporting club DJs what they've been listening to lately, while at home, of course.This week, we spoke with Dallas DJ Ronnie Bruno; Cleveland's Mike Filly; and West Hollywood, California's Jason Lin.Ronnie Bruno Ronnie Bruno has been enjoying Purple Disco Machine's "In My Arms" (extended mix).

The Washington Post, Ghaly praised the change in data collection as an important step toward identifying any health disparities that disproportionately affect LGBTQ individuals, and pursuing any required medical interventions that will prevent deaths or serious illnesses stemming from the disease.The announcement comes after pressure from LGBTQ groups, including Equality California, and from politicians, including State Sen.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorAfter reporting unusually low numbers of daily COVID-related deaths over the past 72 hours, California announced 197 new coronavirus fatalities on Wednesday. That’s a 20 percent jump from the previous high of 159, recorded last Friday.Governor Gavin Newsom has said the numbers were significantly lower recently because of delays caused by a new federal reporting process.

Lawmakers in the Mexico’s Baja California state on July 16 rejected a bill that would have repealed a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as between a man and a woman.

Big Sean has said he is struggling to come to terms with the death of his ex-fiancée Naya Rivera, who drowned in Lake Piru earlier this month.The Glee actor’s body was found at the lake in California five days after she went missing.Authorities had been searching the area since 8 July when the 33-year-old rented a pontoon boat with her four-year-old son.

Big Sean is "still grieving and in shock" following the death of his ex-fiancé Naya Rivera.The 32-year-old "Bounce Back" rapper took to social media late Friday (July 17) to share a moving tribute to Rivera, who recently died from an accidental drowning in Southern California."Rest In Peace Naya, God Bless your Soul! Thank you for blessing us all with your talent and presence," Sean captioned photos of Rivera on Instagram.

Naya Rivera devoted her life to the arts and helping others. The late 33-year-old actress championed diversity and was a huge supporter of the LGBTQ community.

Heather Morris is dedicating her time to keeping Naya Rivera‘s vibrant presence alive after the Glee star’s tragic death.“The messages are going to trickle out. But you’re still here with me.

Yesterday, Glee star Heather Morris eulogized the actress Naya Rivera in a personal tribute shared to social media. Two days ago, Rivera's body was recovered from the Southern California lake she went missing from while boating with her 4-year-old son, Josey Dorsey.

A California law firm says Bill Cosby still hasn’t paid $2.75 million in legal bills that a judge ordered the disgraced comedian to pay last year, new court papers say. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Naya Rivera is presumed to have drowned in a boating accident on Lake Piru, Southern California on Wednesday, police say. A search and rescue operation was launched after Rivera's rental boat was spotted drifting on the lake, and her 4-year-old son, Josey, was found asleep onboard.

Update, 7/9, 3:40 p.m.: Authorities announced Thursday afternoon that the search for Rivera has changed from a rescue mission to a recovery mission. The actress is presumed dead in the accidental drowning.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom began his Thursday press conference speaking about the state’s efforts to mitigate wildfires, announcing the addition of 12 Blackhawk helicopters to the state’s fleet as wildfire season begins to peak. He then transitioned to addressing a more immediate conflagration.Newsom announced a record number of daily deaths from COVID-19, with 149 lives lost over the past 24 hours.

Lake Piru in Southern California is closed to the public as authorities continued their search Thursday forGleeactress Naya Rivera, who went missing Wednesday while boating with her 4-year-old son Josey on Lake Piru. Dive teams from throughout the region are assisting the Ventura County Sheriff's Department through mutual aid, according to authorities.