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After years of delays, wait times for US passports are back to normal

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:33:45 GMT

By Marnie Hunter | CNNProcessing times for passport applications are back to pre-pandemic levels, the US State Department announced on Monday. The return to normal wait times comes after years plagued by delays as the department worked through a backlog caused largely by the coronavirus pandemic.Processing time for routine service is now six to eight weeks and two to three weeks for expedited service (which costs an additional $60), the department said. The updated times apply for applications submitted on or after December 18.“With this update, we have fulfilled our commitment to return to benchmarks from March 2020. This reflects the work of dedicated employees working for the American people,” the department said in its announcement.Related ArticlesTravel | ‘The American dream is to leave America.’ The US TikTokers revealing what life is like abroad Travel | These are the best and worst cities in the world for expats to live and work in Travel | ...

Man convicted of murder at Montalvin Manor meth house

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:33:45 GMT

PITTSBURG — A Bay Area man has been convicted in a fatal shooting that occurred outside a known West Contra Costa drug house more than eight years ago.Andrew Cordova, 34, was convicted this month of second degree murder in the death of 31-year-old Deon Ward, who was shot multiple times on the 2100 block of Stanton Avenue in unincorporated Montalvin Manor on the morning of Oct. 4, 2015. Cordova and Ward allegedly got into a confrontation earlier, prosecutors say, before Cordova left the area, retrieved a gun, and fired at Ward.The case went unsolved for years. It wasn’t until 2019 that Cordova and his cousin, 27-year-old Michael Jeremy Collins, were arrested and charged with murder. Collins, accused of helping Cordova plan the killing, was released from jail with the pending murder charge last year, and remains out of custody, court records show.Cordova’s lawyer, William Welch, said that the jury reported being deadlocked on the very first day of deliberations, but ...

Apple to halt sales of some Apple Watches in US over patent dispute

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:33:45 GMT

By Samantha Murphy Kelly | CNNNew York — Apple plans to stop selling some versions of the Apple Watch in the United States as soon as this week to get ahead of what could be one of the most momentous patent disputes in years.The company confirmed to CNN it will no longer be selling its Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, starting Thursday on Apple.com and from retail locations after December 24.The decision to take one of its most popular products off the shelf follows an ongoing dispute with medical maker Masimo over its blood oxygen feature. Apple has routinely marketed its smartwatch as a life-saving device, which has helped launch the Apple Watch into the stratosphere, making it the most popular watch sold around the world. But its skirmish with Masimo threatens to undermine that.Apple said a review period is in progress with the International Trade Commission related to Apple Watch devices containing a blood oxygen feature.“While the review period will not end until D...

Palo Alto power outage affects thousands; faulty transformer thought to be the cause

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:33:45 GMT

PALO ALTO — A power outage affected thousands of customers in Palo Alto early Monday morning, likely due to a faulty transformer, according to Palo Alto Utilities.The outage, which began at 5:30 a.m. according to the utility, affected about 4,559 customers at its peak. As of 9:20 a.m., about 3,500 were still without power.The utility said in a social media post that the cause was likely related to a faulty transformer which could have been affected by the weather, as the Peninsula received aggressive early morning rainfall Monday morning.Update on power outage: The cause seems due to a faulty transformer, which crews are working to repair. We estimate most customers will have power restored ~11-11:30am. View our outage map at https://t.co/mS0eJvYfA9 Thx for your patience as we work to restore service ASAP! pic.twitter.com/cQpBO4Y0Wn— Palo Alto Utilities (@PAUtilities) December 18, 2023Related ArticlesLocal News | California less likely to have blackouts thanks to s...

When will rain hit the Bay Area hardest?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:33:45 GMT

(KRON) -- As more rain hits the Bay Area, you'll want to keep your rain gear handy. Monday's wet weather will hit in waves throughout the day.A heavy band drenched the Bay Area overnight Sunday into Monday prompting several flood advisories this morning in the North Bay that have since expired. The storms came to a lull around 9 a.m. But, KRON4 meteorologist John Shrable said to expect intermittent showers until the next heavy band arrives.The rain will pick up again around 1 p.m. Monday and will continue through Monday night into Tuesday morning, Shrable said.Rain totals will reach up to around one inch in some areas after Monday's showers alone.Santa Rosa: 1.08 inchesSan Francisco: .46 inchesOakland: .34 inchesSan Jose: .33 inchesMountain View: .30 inchesThe Sierras are also expecting between one and two feet of snow.More rain is expected through mid-week.

Bay Area rain updates: Delays at SFO due to wind

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:33:45 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Widespread rain arrived in the Bay Area Monday morning and has largely moved out to the east. Scattered showers are expected to continue through this evening with additional bands of widespread rain expected Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. San Francisco Bay Area weather radar Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the Bay Area rain this week.Bay Area rain updates:Monday, Dec. 189:25 a.m. -- Ground stop in effect at SFOAll flights headed to San Francisco that haven't taken off have been held at their points of departure due to wind, according to San Francisco International Airport. The ground stop will remain in effect until 9:45 a.m., the airport said.9:20 a.m. -- Flood Advisory expiresA flood advisory that was in effect across much of the Bay Area earlier Monday morning has expired, according to the NWS. The flood advisory had been in effect Alameda and Contra Costa counties.Stick with KRON4 for the latest updates ...

1 arrested in connection to Broomfield homicide investigation

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:33:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A man was arrested in connection to the death of a 43-year-old woman, whose body was found inside a Broomfield home at around noon on Dec. 14.The victim has not been identified. She was found by police who were called to a home in the 3100 block of Promontory Loop for a welfare check. Crews still on the scene of Aurora five-alarm apartment fire The suspect was identified as Daniel Krug, 43, and arrested on Saturday, Dec. 16. He was booked into the Broomfield Detention Center on a charge of first-degree murder.Krug is being held without bond pending the formal filing of charges by the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office.According to Broomfield police, no further details will be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information for this investigation can contact Broomfield Police Detective Justin Marshall at 720-887-5268.

Broncos chances for the playoffs are declining, but not impossible

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:33:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The 7-7 Denver Broncos were on a hot streak as the team was just one game behind the 9-5 Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West a week ago. However, after the brutal loss against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, the Broncos' chances for a spot in the playoffs are looking less likely but still not impossible. Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17 There was a slim chance the Broncos could take the lead in the AFC West if they won their upcoming games and the Chiefs lost theirs. The chances of the Broncos winning the next three games and the Chiefs losing the next three are highly unlikely for the defending Super Bowl champions, but anything could happen.The Broncos' best bet is a shot at a wild card spot.Going into the game against the Lions, the Broncos were tied for a wild card spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills at seven wins and six losses.However, after Sunday's performance, the Broncos odds aren'...

Denver Broncos make a playoff push with 3 games left

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:33:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It’s down to the final three games for the Denver Broncos.Following a lackluster showing in Detroit against the Lions on Saturday, the Broncos are now in a must-win situation down the stretch.“Focus on the next game,” said head coach Sean Payton on his weekly Zoom call as he prepares his team to face the New England Patriots on Sunday at Empower Field. “It’s going to take three wins and it starts this week.”The Broncos were outmatched and left Detroit visibly upset this past weekend as Payton showed his anger on the field and in his post-game press conference.  Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17 “It was in the heat of the moment,” reflected the head coach as he yelled at quarterback Russell Wilson Saturday after a bizarre sequence where the Broncos were stopped at the goal line twice and penalized on a reversed touchdown. “We can’t lose that game twice.”Now, the focus turns to the playoff hunt. Entering Week 16, the Broncos find themselves on the outside looking...

Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke of Utah pleads guilty in child abuse case

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:33:45 GMT

A Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice via a once-popular YouTube channel called “8 Passengers” pleaded guilty Monday to four felony counts of second-degree aggravated child abuse for abusing and starving two of her children.Ruby Franke, wearing gray and white jail clothing, pleaded guilty to each of the first three charges individually and on the fourth said: “With my deepest regret and sorrow for my family and my children, guilty.”Judge John J. Walton accepted the plea agreement and scheduled sentencing for Feb. 20. The agreement leaves the sentencing up to the judge and does not rule out prison time, her attorney, LaMar Winward, acknowledged.Winward Law announced in a statement Friday that the alleged abuse occurred while Ruby Franke was influenced by a relationship counselor who led her to “a distorted sense of morality.”“Ruby Franke is a devoted mother and is also a woman committed to constant improvement,” Winward Law said in a statement. Franke initially believe...