Coronavirus death toll tops 3,500 as more than two-thirds of California moves to reopen

Coronavirus-linked deaths reached another grim milestone in California, topping 3,500, even as officials move to further reopen the state’s economy. The sobering statistic illustrates that while this week has seen glints of optimism that the state is turning the tide in its fight against COVID-19, the disease is still here, and the danger is still real. California recorded 132 new …