Ricky Chu has been promoted to chef de cuisine at Frances in San Francisco and has updated the menu with innovative dishes while retaining classics as the restaurant approaches its 15-year anniversary.

San José experiences its ninth homicide of the year, where a man was found shot to death inside a car. The motive is unclear, and authorities are seeking information from the public.

A cold front brings gusty winds, rain, and thunderstorms to the Bay Area, with weather advisories in effect. Conditions are expected to improve by Sunday with a chilling cold forecasted.

San Francisco reports a reduction in its homeless population, with a 37% decrease in tents and a 42% drop in vehicles used as homes. The decline is attributed to the city's initiatives to provide shelter and housing.

Jaime Rodriguez, accused of child sex crimes, died by suicide while in police custody, prompting an investigation by the sheriff's office and the district attorney.

Two suspects were arrested by Lafayette Police following a robbery and high-speed chase that ended with a crash. A child was found in the getaway car.

San Francisco's latest data shows that nearly half of those cited for public drug use are not city residents, with 20% on local welfare suspected of fraud. The city is intensifying efforts to combat its drug crisis and welfare abuse.

EA is reducing its workforce by 5%, affecting approximately 600 employees, as part of a strategic realignment to focus on core franchises and online communities amid industry changes.

A fourth man, Sebron Russell, faces murder charges in the killing of Officer Tuan Le, despite his earlier attempt to plead guilty on lesser burglary charges. Lawyer criticizes the move while prosecutors stand firm.

Caltrain will suspend some early morning and late-night trains on March 9-10 for its Electrification Project, replacing them with bus service on certain routes.

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu aims to dismiss a lawsuit from U.S. News & World Report while investigating their hospital rankings' potential undisclosed revenue streams.

Pleasanton Police arrested a suspect for stealing $700 worth of liquor from a store, with a total of 58 bottles found including those in the suspect's car.

The NWS forecasts cold, rainy, and windy weather for the Bay Area with potential snow on high peaks and advises caution due to dangerous surf and challenging aviation conditions.