Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applicationsThe State Department's new online passport renewal system simplifies the process, enhancing efficiency and reducing wait times for Americans.
Walters: California charter school battles intensify as education finances get squeezedCalifornia public schools face financial challenges due to COVID-19 impacts, declining enrollment, absenteeism, inflation, and budget deficits, affecting per-pupil spending and leading to tension between charter schools and public schools.
Lee's Deli permanently closes all locations after 40 years in downtown SFCOVID-19 impact on local businesses like Lee's Deli resulted in closuresSan Francisco's Financial District faces challenges due to office vacancy rates and changing work patterns.