Officials seek emergency funding as Pacifica Pier remains closed
Officials declared a local state of emergency last week after inspectors discovered massive cracks and concrete separation beneath the Pacifica Municipal Pier, spurring the quick demolition of a popular café.
Officials declared a local state of emergency last week after inspectors discovered massive cracks and concrete separation beneath the Pacifica Municipal Pier, spurring the quick demolition of a popular café.
Pacifica tears down Chit Chat Cafe as pier deteriorates
Demolition began Tuesday at Pacifica Pier after city officials discovered rapidly widening structural cracks and shifting concrete that threatened the stability of the pier and an iconic waterfront cafe.
Demolition began Tuesday at Pacifica Pier after city officials discovered rapidly widening structural cracks and shifting concrete that threatened the stability of the pier and an iconic waterfront cafe.
Demolition of beloved Pacifica cafe approved, damaged pier's fate uncertain
The damaged Pacifica Municipal Pier is now an official emergency zone as the fate of the 53-year-old structure hangs in the balance, but the future of its much-loved eatery is already sealed.
The damaged Pacifica Municipal Pier is now an official emergency zone as the fate of the 53-year-old structure hangs in the balance, but the future of its much-loved eatery is already sealed.
Crack in Pacifica Pier growing, Chit Chat Café may be demolished
The Pacifica Pier is closed indefinitely after city engineering crews discovered severe structural damage and cracking along the concrete walkway.
The Pacifica Pier is closed indefinitely after city engineering crews discovered severe structural damage and cracking along the concrete walkway.
Pacifica pier closed after cracks, structural damage discovered
Officials have closed the Pacifica Municipal Pier after discovering cracks and concrete separation near the abutment.
Officials have closed the Pacifica Municipal Pier after discovering cracks and concrete separation near the abutment.
High tides, coastal flooding, dangerous surf across Bay Area
High tides, coastal flooding and dangerous surf conditions are expected across the Bay Area beginning Tuesday, prompting a coastal flood advisory that will remain in effect through Sunday, forecasters said.
High tides, coastal flooding and dangerous surf conditions are expected across the Bay Area beginning Tuesday, prompting a coastal flood advisory that will remain in effect through Sunday, forecasters said.
3.2 earthquake near Pacifica rocks the Bay Area
The quake struck about 5:03 p.m. according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake struck about 5:03 p.m. according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Pacifica 16-year-old makes PB&J sandwiches during SNAP crisis
A Pacifica teenager is stepping up to help neighbors struggling with cuts to federal food assistance programs.
A Pacifica teenager is stepping up to help neighbors struggling with cuts to federal food assistance programs.
NWS warns of sneaker waves along Northern California coast
The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers along the Northern California coast to stay vigilant as dangerous sneaker waves and strong rip currents.
The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers along the Northern California coast to stay vigilant as dangerous sneaker waves and strong rip currents.
Tsunami wake-up call: How faraway quakes threaten California
Christa von Hillebrandt-Andrade, deputy director at the NOAA International Tsunami Information Center, explains early warnings, coastal vulnerabilities, and what California can learn from the Caribbean's playbook.
Christa von Hillebrandt-Andrade, deputy director at the NOAA International Tsunami Information Center, explains early warnings, coastal vulnerabilities, and what California can learn from the Caribbean's playbook.
The science and strategy behind tsunami warnings
While we haven't seen any dramatic effects following a tsunami advisory that's still in affect for the Bay Area, experts say, even a tidal swing of a foot or two, can create dangerous currents along local beaches. Robert Weiss, professor of natural hazards at Virginia Tech, explains.
While we haven't seen any dramatic effects following a tsunami advisory that's still in affect for the Bay Area, experts say, even a tidal swing of a foot or two, can create dangerous currents along local beaches. Robert Weiss, professor of natural hazards at Virginia Tech, explains.
Bay Area beach ranked as bacteria 'hot spot'
We've reported on this before, but unfortunately for beach-goers, a popular Bay Area beach has once again made this top 10 list for the wrong reasons.
We've reported on this before, but unfortunately for beach-goers, a popular Bay Area beach has once again made this top 10 list for the wrong reasons.
South Bay indecent exposure suspect arrested
A man was arrested on Wednesday after police say he exposed himself at a shopping center in Pacifica.
A man was arrested on Wednesday after police say he exposed himself at a shopping center in Pacifica.
Congressman-elect Sam Liccardo: priorities, plans and strategy for working with Republican-controlled Congress
San Jose's former mayor, Sam Liccardo, is set to take the congressional seat soon to be vacated by longtime Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in January.
San Jose's former mayor, Sam Liccardo, is set to take the congressional seat soon to be vacated by longtime Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in January.
Breaking ground on 70 affordable housing units for Pacifica teachers
Teachers in Pacifica will soon have access to brand-new housing at the site of a former elementary school.
Teachers in Pacifica will soon have access to brand-new housing at the site of a former elementary school.
Pacifica man arrested for sexual assaults in US national parks
A Pacifica man accused of multiple sexual assaults has been arrested, police said Saturday.
A Pacifica man accused of multiple sexual assaults has been arrested, police said Saturday.
Pets may have caused house fire in Pacifica home
Pacifica firefighters on Tuesday evening put out a residential blaze apparently caused by a family pet, the North County Fire Authority said.
Pacifica firefighters on Tuesday evening put out a residential blaze apparently caused by a family pet, the North County Fire Authority said.
These 4 California suburbs listed among safest in U.S., and they're all in the Bay Area
Four California cities made a new ranking of America's safest suburbs, and all were in the Bay Area.
Four California cities made a new ranking of America's safest suburbs, and all were in the Bay Area.
Thousands head to Pacifica to watch World Dog Surfing Championships
Thousands of fans and dog lovers came from all over the world to watch dogs surf at Linda Mar Beach.
Thousands of fans and dog lovers came from all over the world to watch dogs surf at Linda Mar Beach.
San Francisco man arrested in Pacifica arson case
Pacifica officers arrested the suspect of a suspected arson near Fairway Park in April, according to police.
Pacifica officers arrested the suspect of a suspected arson near Fairway Park in April, according to police.