Gov. Gavin Newsom began his term with a quixotic act of well-intentioned malfeasance: he proposed voluntary agreement as the solution for California’s water problems. The price: the coming extinction for one or more fish species in the Delta. He now seems to be returning to court, the only place the people have a chance against the lawless Westlands Water District and its lobbyist, David Bernhardt, secretary of Interior, and the malignant narcissist on top of the manure pile.

MERCED (BLJ) – Merced County Public Health Department on April 26 reported 105 cases of COVID-19 (three new) and three deaths (unchanged).

California didn’t file a weekend report.

The state of New York reported 288,045 cases (5,902 new). New York hasn’t reported new deaths for a week.

The United States reported 985.975 cases (29,600 new) and 55,417 deaths (1.489 new).

Mexico reported 13,842 (970 new) cases and 1,305 deaths (84 new).

The global totals were 2,971,559 cases (74,024 new) and 206,544 deaths (3,664 new).

A week ago:

MERCED (BLJ) – Today Merced County Public Health Department reported 100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (six new) and three deaths.

California reported 39,009 cases (1,723 new) and 1,512 deaths (105 new).

United States reported 887,787 cases (35,084 new) and 50,177 deaths (2,427 new).

Mexico reported 11,633 cases (1.089 new) and 1,067 deaths (99 new).

The global report for the day was 2,689,338 (70,444 new) and 188,437 deaths (5,445 new).

4-22-20

New York Times

MERCED (BLJ) -- The Merced County Public Health Department today reported 90 cases of COVID-19 (no new cases) and three deaths (no new deaths).

California reported 33,404 cases (4,441 new) and 1,203 deaths (131 new).

The state of New York reported 247,512 cases (4,726 new) and 17,671 deaths

The United States reported 799,515 cases (28,951 new) and 42,897 deaths (1,783 new).

Mexico reported 8,772 (511 new) and 712 deaths (26 new).

The global report for the day was 2,478,634 cases (74,309 new) and 170,389 deaths (5,151 new).