Fireworks buyback a success in San Mateo County, misuse could mean huge fines

Come Wednesday, fireworks stands will open up in a declining handful of Bay Area towns that still allow the tamest, but still dangerous, fireworks available. Knowing how, when and where to use them is critical and could be very expensive.

Popular Bay Area beach rife with fecal bacteria

An overwhelming majority of water tests from Linda Mar beach in Pacifica conducted since January have tested positive for enterococcus, a bacterium commonly found in fecal matter, a new report from the Surfrider Foundation shows. 

Police investigating Pacifica commercial burglary

Police in Pacifica are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred Saturday.   

2 stabbed following large fight in Pacifica

Two people were stabbed during a Saturday evening gathering in Pacifica.   

Wildflowers in bloom throughout Golden Gate National Recreation Area

This winter's endless conveyor belt of atmospheric rivers seems to have settled down. With spring in the air, hopefully this means warmer weather, drying out a bit, and getting outdoors to see what is in bloom. 

3.5 magnitude quake hits near Pacifica; residents rattled

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 struck near Pacifica on Tuesday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. 

Some 13,000 homes still without power on the Peninsula after storm

The Peninsula is still feeling the impact of Tuesday’s storm with more than 13,000 homes still without power on Wednesday. 

Weekend storms could bring more outages, lightning

Downed trees, mudslides and power outages continued around the Bay Area Friday as people prepared for yet another round of storms that will be rolling into the region over the weekend. 

High surf in Pacifica knocks out concrete benches along beach

The 30-foot waves in Pacifica spotted along the coast this week are the highest and strongest residents have seen in years. 

Deadly accident in Pacifica closes SR 35

A deadly accident in Pacifica Tuesday morning shut down a portion of State Route 35, also known as Skyline Boulevard. 

Crews race to rescue driver who went over Devil's Slide cliff

Cal Fire crews raced to rescue the driver of a car spotted on the beach at the bottom of a dangerous area along the cliffs of San Mateo County.