Jan 21: Submitted online renewal, expedited + express delivery. State sends me immediate receipt with promised timeline of 3-5 weeks.
Jan 23: Changed to In Process
Feb 25: 5 weeks pass
Feb 27: starting to panic, call State. No updates available, no appointments available in the entire state of California
Feb 28: full panic, travel is in 4 days.
I've contacted my local Rep and state Senator (Feinstein) to try to get an in-person appointment in LA this week..