As the new year dawns on us, omicron is letting loose.

The latest, super contagious coronavirus variant was fueled from the holidays and is now hampering daily life — and San Diego is no exception.

Local public services and government agencies are getting hit hard. Universities are pushing classes back online. Hospitals and firehouses are seeing unprecedented absences due to staff catching "the 'vid." This week, we review the state of the region and how omicron is affecting the region's most vulnerable population: homeless residents.

Plus, big news as Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez steps down. So, who will step up?

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