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California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlines his 2021-2022 state budget proposal during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.

Newsom: All California health care workers mandated to get COVID booster shot

"With omicron on the rise, we're taking immediate actions to protect Californians and ensure our hospitals are prepared," said Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Passengers stand in line at the Terminal 2 TSA checkpoint at San Diego International Airport on Dec. 21, 2021.

San Diego expecting big airport crowds, even with omicron lurking

A million people are expected to travel through San Diego International Airport between Dec. 17 and Jan. 3.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria touts the benefits of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill singed by President Joe Biden, Nov. 15, 2021.

Gloria approves Biden's focus on vaccination amid omicron surge

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Tuesday said he agreed with the President Joe Biden's speech on the latest resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly Biden's focus on vaccinations.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021.

Biden vows he, Manchin will 'get something done' on $2T bill

President Joe Biden appears determined to return to the negotiating table with Sen. Joe Manchin.

Students and faculty walk on a pathway at the UC San Diego campus, Sept. 28, 2020.

UC San Diego temporarily returning to online instruction as omicron surges

In anticipation of a wave of COVID-19 cases, UCSD will move its instruction to remote-only from Jan. 3-17.

Travelers wait in line for screening near a sign for a COVID-19 testing site at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021.

California more prepared for latest surge of new virus cases

California is poised for a surge in new coronavirus cases over the holidays.

The NHL pauses hockey season until after Christmas due to COVID-19 risks

The league will begin its holiday break starting at the end of Tuesday night's games, postponing the five remaining games scheduled for Thursday.

President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 response and vaccinations on Tuesday in the State Dining Room of the White House.

Biden announces free COVID tests, aid for hospitals to deal with omicron

President Biden announced several new steps to address the risks posed by the highly contagious variant.

Loren Grable searches in the rain for mementos in rubble that was once her grandparent's home before it was destroyed the tornado on Dec. 10 in Dawson Springs, Ky.

How does Kentucky recover from the tornado? Joplin shares some lessons and hope

Western Kentucky is dealing with the aftermath of a deadly tornado now, but 10 years ago Joplin, Mo., was in the same place. Joplin Mayor Ryan Stanley offers his advice for those in Kentucky.

US Army Critical Care Nurse, Captain Edward Rauch Jr., writes on the door of a Covid-19 patient on a ventilator at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan on December, 17, 2021. Beaumont Hospital is assisted by 23 military medical personnel from the US Army, sent by the Department of Defense, to assist during the health system's fourth Covid-19 surge.

With omicron now dominant, depleted U.S. hospitals struggle to prepare for the worst

Understaffed hospitals are already coping with increased patient demand heading into the holidays. They have few options to expand if omicron creates a huge new wave of COVID patients.

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