Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
- President Joe Biden to give 500 million free COVID-19 tests, as Omicron becomes dominant COVID-19 strain in U.S.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom mandates booster vaccines for healthcare workers.
- San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo urges booster mandate for city workers and to enter city facilities.
- Oakland City Council mandates vaccine proof to enter businesses like restaurants, theaters, bars.
- Judge strikes down San Diego Unified School District vaccine mandate for students.
- President Joe Biden not giving up on Build Back Better despite Senator Joe Manchin’s opposition.
- San Francisco District Attorney joins critics of Mayor London Breed’s plan to increase police in the Tenderloin.
- Southern California loses one congressional seat in redistricting tabulations.
- Tulle Elk at heart of land use battle at Point Reyes National Park, part 1.