Passport wait times top 3 months, State Department says

The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing.

132-night, $73,499 per person cruise sells out in under 3 hours

Regent Seven Seas 2024 World Cruise sold out in less than three hours, setting a premium for post-pandemic travel.

Bay Area diners aren't pleased with new restaurant surcharges on their bill

Diners returning to some restaurants in the Bay Area are finding a new fee on their check. Restaurant owners say they need to add the fee to stay afloat coming out of the pandemic.

San Mateo County residents encouraged to learn their wildfire evacuation zones

San Mateo County emergency managers have divided the Peninsula into more than 300 evacuation zones in preparation for wildfire season, and all residents are encouraged to memorize their zone code to help save lives.

94-year-old grandmother tries on wedding dress for 1st time

Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker finally got the chance to wear a wedding dress nearly 70 years after getting married.

Free home up for grabs in West Oakland— but here's the catch

The Victorian-style home is situated in West Oakland, between 24th and 26th streets, but is slated to be replaced with town homes.

Panda Express adds vegan option to menu

Panda Express is debuting its Beyond the Original Orange Chicken dish at select locations.

World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai with ‘Sunken City’

Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.

Man driving stolen U-Haul van arrested following police pursuit in Vacaville

A California Highway Patrol airplane on Saturday helped Vacaville police track down a stolen U-Haul van that fled a traffic stop and was involved in a hit-and-run crash.

San Francisco resident shoots at burglary suspect breaking into his apartment

A burglary suspect was nearly hit by gunfire after a man discovered the suspect inside his San Francisco apartment earlier this week, police said Friday.

Boy killed while crossing Camden Avenue in San Jose is 27th traffic fatality this year

Police say the death of a boy crossing busy Camden Avenue in San Jose against the light near Kooser Road just after 5 p.m. on Friday was the city's 27th traffic fatality in 2021.

DUI suspected in Belmont crash that sparked grass fire, power outage

A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after the car they were driving crashed into a power pole in Belmont, causing a small grass fire and a local power outage.

Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde also holds 3 basketball records

National Spelling Bee champion Zaila Avant-garde is a basketball prodigy who has appeared in a commercial with Stephen Curry and set three Guinness world records for dribbling multiple balls simultaneously.