Nearly seven million residents in seven counties must shelter in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Elsewhere in the Golden State, people are calling 911 to report coughers. Plus, explore the Getty and dozens of other museums and natural wonders virtually. Or, watch a still-in-theater release, at home.

It's Arlene Martínez with news for Monday.

But first, if two feet of snow fall in Lake Tahoe but no one is there to ski or snowboard it, did it really fall? Some may try to go find out. The Sierra Avalanche Center has a word of advice: Don't.

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UCLA: 2 million jobs could be lost in coronavirus economy

Economists at UCLA on Monday said the global coronavirus pandemic will trigger a recession in the United States and lead to the loss of as many as 2 million jobs.

The UCLA Anderson Forecast revised its quarterly estimates — originally issued just last week — on Monday, the first time it's done so in its 68-year history. The forecast now shows 0.4% economic growth in the first quarter, a contraction of 6.5% for the second quarter, and another 1.9% drop in the third quarter.

The Golden State's economy is expected to see a greater downturn than other states due to its reliance on tourism and trans-Pacific travel. More than 280,000 payroll jobs in the state are expected to be lost, according to the Anderson Forecast.

Explore, watch, play without leaving the house

Visit the Getty Museum and other 11 world-class museums from the #flattenthecurve comfort of your immediate surroundings.

Universal Pictures makes plans to release “The Hunt,” “The Invisible Man” and “Emma,” for at-home viewing as early as Friday.

Millions of kids home. Here's a blog with educational resources being made free in response to the closures. There are also links to virtual field trips, 5-minute crafts, offline activities and more.

Bay Area lockdown among strongest U.S. measures yet

Six counties across the Bay Area issued a “shelter in place” order on Monday for all residents – requiring roughly 6.7 million people to stay in their homes – in an attempt to slow the coronavirus outbreak.

For the next three weeks, people living in San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa and Alameda counties will be restricted from all “non-essential travel” by “foot, bicycle, scooter, automobile, or public transit” outside their homes. Also, most businesses will be forced to close until April 7, starting at midnight on Monday.

People will be allowed out only to shop for food and health care supplies, to help family and friends, or leave the area if they are not residents. County health officials also said outside recreation, including dog-walking and hikes, are allowed. Food delivery is also allowed.

A few hours later, Santa Cruz County announced it would shelter in place after nine confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Back to prison; a gap that isn't narrowing and a $60 million oil settlement

Harvey Weinstein's OK, and he's heading back to Rikers Island. The former Hollywood mogul, sentenced last week to 23 years in prison for sex crimes, still faces rape and sexual assault charges filed in Los Angeles.

Helping close the achievement gap was the goal of an infusion of state cash into public schools. Five years later, the biggest winners appear to be the ones who were already doing well (commentary).

A Texas-based oil company found guilty of failing to maintain a pipeline that spilled thousands of barrels of crude oil off the coast of Santa Barbara County must pay $60 million in penalties, response and clean-up costs. Remnants of the Refugio oil spill were found 150 miles down the coast.

'Yes, 911? My neighbor is coughing'

As the number of those with the coronavirus grows in Riverside County — officials announced its 15th case on Monday and neighboring San Bernardino County confirmed its first case a day later — some Coachella Valley police departments say they've started fielding 911 reports from concerned callers convinced a neighbor's overly loud sneeze or hacking cough is proof the person has the virus.

Palm Springs police estimate dispatchers had about five such calls last week, officials said.

Cathedral City police commander Paul Herrera said dispatchers with his department, who also handle 911 calls from the neighboring city of Desert Hot Springs, fielded similar calls.

In many cases, the calls are forwarded to the fire department where paramedics are also dispatched to directly provide any needed medical attention before transporting the person to an area hospital.

Authorities can't dismiss the calls, even as we're all social distancing. But they're taking extra precautions and following CDC directives.

Cities mobilize to help homeless people

San Francisco plans to lease motor homes that could serve as housing for homeless individuals under coronavirus quarantine. San Jose is suspending its sweeps of illegal encampments, believing forcing residents to move could heighten exposure to the virus. Los Angeles is considering providing "sanitation stations" to homeless encampments.

Cities across the country have been mobilizing to help the homeless population, which is considered high risk in part because of its lack of access to hand sanitizer, a dependable source of water, easy access to showers, and an inability to stay put in housing. Unhoused individuals also tend to be older and have more health issues, which makes them less able to fight off sickness.

In Los Angeles County, 44,214 people were homeless last year. The county's health department says the biggest fear isn't that homeless individuals will spread coronavirus to the general population, but rather among themselves, said the agency's director Barbara Ferrer.

"Right now, at a minimum, people living on the streets need access to basic services like water and sanitation," said Maria Foscarinis, executive director of the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty. Related:

Local food pantries, heavily dependent on volunteers, wonder how much longer they'll be able to deliver to those who need it the most.

Westworld kicks off Season 3 in future LA; cannabis sales get lit

Westworld's Season 3 opener envisions a Los Angeles of self-driving vehicles. Why the show's co-creator calls that aspect is a "safe bet."

Did you know: Parts of earlier seasons were filmed at Paramount Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains. Much of the faux western town burned down in the 2018 Woolsey Fire, but a white chapel did not.

"Puff, puff, no pass": A Los Angeles cannabis company is seeing four times as many delivery orders as normal since the outbreak, with edible gummies and vape pens its most popular items.

I'll leave you with a bit of good news. On Thursday, spring and its promise of renewal arrives, the earliest it's been since 1896.

In California is a roundup of news from across USA TODAY Network newsrooms. Also contributing: TMZ, CalMatters, Hollywood Reporter, Hello Giggles, Santa Cruz Sentinel.