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Biden to urge COVID booster shots, at-home testing in fight against omicron variant

President Joe Biden speaks in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Jacqueline Avant, wife of music legend Clarence Avant, shot and killed in Beverly Hills

Jacqueline Avant and Clarence Avant attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons on Jan.25, 2020 in Beverly Hills. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

‘Devastating’: Tributes pour in for Jacqueline Avant after her shooting death in Beverly Hills

Jacqueline Avant and Clarence Avant attend the premiere of Disney's "The Lion King" at Dolby Theatre on July 9, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

First U.S. case of omicron variant detected in California

Omicron, the latest COVID-19 variant of concern designated by the World Health Organization, gets its name from a letter in the Greek alphabet. (Getty Images)

Laser blurs vision of pilot who lands at Hollywood Burbank Airport, official says

Officials are investigating after a plane landed at Hollywood Burbank Airport after a pilot reported blurred vision after being hit by a laser on Dec. 1, 2021. (KTLA)

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Christmas tree trouble: Buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices for both real and fake trees

Chris Courchaine carries a Christmas tree he bought at Crystal River Christmas Trees in Alameda, Calif. on Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)

Dodgers bring back Chris Taylor on 4 year deal for $60M

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a home run during the ninth inning to give the Dodgers the win in a National League Wild Card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 6, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

MLB owners lock out players after they are unable to come to agreement

Michigan teen, 15, charged as adult in deadly Oxford High School shooting

A well wisher kneels to pray at a memorial on the sign of Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Supreme Court hears arguments in historic abortion case

Stephen Parlato of Boulder, Colo., holds a sign that reads "Hands Off Roe!!!" outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, as activists begin to arrive ahead of arguments on abortion at the court in Washington.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Redlands police seek man accused of inappropriately touching child

The Redlands Police Department released this sketch of a man who is believed to have inappropriately touched a boy while he was sleeping on Dec. 1, 2021.

Man who fatally shot estranged girlfriend in South L.A. is being sought: LAPD

Keith Pullam is seen in a photo shared by LAPD on Dec. 1, 2021.

LAPD searching for robbery suspects who targeted elderly victims, lured them to vehicles

Data breach exposes information of 400,000 L.A. Planned Parenthood patients

A Planned Parenthood clinic in Salt Lake City is seen in an undated photo. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

It’s opening day: Bear Mountain Resort opens to season pass holders

A statue is seen in this file image from Bear Mountain Resort.

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It’s opening day: Bear Mountain Resort opens to season pass holders

A statue is seen in this file image from Bear Mountain Resort.

Redlands police seek man accused of inappropriately touching child

Laser blurs vision of pilot who lands at Hollywood Burbank Airport, official says

Data breach exposes information of 400,000 L.A. Planned Parenthood patients

‘Snake burglar’ takes thousands in merchandise, cash from Riverside salon

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California

Newsom encourages prosecution of shoplifters using current laws

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces the confirmation of California's first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 during a visit to a vaccination clinic at Frank Sparkes Elementary School in Winton, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (Andrew Kuhn/The Merced Sun-Star via AP)

Tesla officially moves HQ from California to Texas

Here’s a list of California counties with the highest COVID-19 infection rates

First U.S. case of omicron variant detected in California

California considers oil pipeline plan even as state moves away from gas vehicles, drilling

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Nation/world

Michigan teen, 15, charged as adult in deadly Oxford High School shooting

A well wisher kneels to pray at a memorial on the sign of Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Christmas tree trouble: Buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices for both real and fake trees

Biden to urge COVID booster shots, at-home testing in fight against omicron variant

Carlos Santana cancels December shows after heart procedure

Tesla officially moves HQ from California to Texas

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Coronavirus

Biden to urge COVID booster shots, at-home testing in fight against omicron variant

President Joe Biden speaks in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Here’s a list of California counties with the highest COVID-19 infection rates

First U.S. case of omicron variant detected in California

GOP anger with Fauci rises

More countries report 1st cases of the omicron variant

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Morning News

Olivia de Bortoli skydives with the Navy Leap Frogs

Actress Maggie Lawson shares what her first TV job was

What you need to know about the new COVID-19 variant omicron with Dr. Anne Rimoin

Loyola Law School Professor Jessica Levinson talks on Mississippi’s abortion case

Actor Bradley Whitford shares he is having so much fun performing in “A Christmas Carol”

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Square Inc. changes its name to Block and Omicron coin skyrockets

Budweiser joins the Metaverse

‘Not so Korean’ restaurant Hanchic is big on Instagram, but is it worth the hype? Spoiler: yes.

Union Station’s gorgeous restaurant brought back to life as casual beer hall for Dodgers fans

Our date night at Bacari Silver Lake