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Concert highlights for June 16-22 include the Winstock and Afropunk fests, Femi Kuti, Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus and Pryes Block Party.

Hotel prices are up 42% from a year ago and airfares 45%. for flyers it only adds to the frustration. >> when i came to l.a.x., it was terrible. the lines were so bad. >> reporter: one reason for the long lines, staffing shortages. the four major u.s. airlines have 10% fewer workers than before the pandemic. but the hassles aren't stopping some passengers. >> we're doing a lot of traveling this summer. >> reporter: there is no relief in sight for california drivers, but in new york they are enjoying a gas tax holiday through the end of the year. jericka. >> duncan: tom, i see those prices behi...

Jericka? >> duncan: scott macfarlane, thank you. well, this week investors will get the latest gauge on how quickly prices are rising across the u.s. that report is due this friday. cbs' tom wait is in los angeles with more on the surging fuel prices and what that amounts ton this summer. tom. >> reporter: hi, jericka, there is record high gas prices here in california. $6.32 a gallon on average, causing some big headaches for summer travel. millions of americans are on the move for vacation. but they're facing packed airports, crowded cruises and pricey hotel stays. for many, summer fun could...

>> california is several weeks behind new york. this is a tremendously infectious new variant that is spreading, and it will go down as the case numbers go up and people develop immunity. and then there will be another variant that comes. >> reporter: dr. agus recommends that everyone get boosted and vaccinated to protect themselves. as far as the surge, he says we should know if there is one in about two weeks. adriana. >> diaz: all right, tom wait, thank you. to britain now, celebrating queen elizabeth's platinum jubilee. today, there are street parties, a star-studded concert, and some pala...

Now to the latest on covid-19. nationwide, new infections have eased, down 6% over the last two weeks. hospitalizations are also down, but it's a different story in california. cbs' tom wait is in west hollywood with more. >> reporter: good evening to you, adriana. well, as you can see here in west hollywood, thousands are filling the streets for pride celebrations. but the concern is big events like this one could fuel a surge in covid cases across the country. large crowds are gathering at pride events, beaches, and airports, just as covid cases are climbing in california, triggering a retur...