Monster ocean swells claim lives in California
On Monday, a Utah woman was swept into the ocean in Humboldt County. On Tuesday, an unidentified man drowned off the Pacifica Pier, after being knocked down by a wave.
Recovery effort for man swept to sea by Pacifica's 'treacherous' waves
First responders say the man climbed over a barrier and down onto the rocks. Witnesses say a large wave knocked the unidentified man off of the rocks and into the water.
San Bruno man arrested for DUI after crash in Pacifica
Both drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a local hospital.
Pacifica police arrest 2 men suspected of weapon, drug possession
Around 11:45 p.m. on Nov. 5, a Pacifica police officer pulled over a vehicle driving upwards of 70 mph in a 45-mph zone of state Highway 1.
Warning issued to Pacifica yoga studio for mask violation
After the first offense, businesses can be fined up to $3,000 for violating the health order.
COVID compliance team plans to visit San Mateo Co. businesses Monday
Pacifica Beach Yoga in San Mateo County promotes hot yoga on its window front. In recent weeks, it's become a hotbed of controversy with numerous complaints of indoor operations going on for months.
Pacifica beaches, parkings lots to close over Labor Day holiday weekend
The city says the beach closures are warranted, "for health and safety during this increasing coronavirus pandemic."
Pacifica beaches closed through Monday
City officials in Half Moon Bay have also closed their beaches and beach parking from sunrise Friday morning to sunrise Monday morning.
Mountain lion that roamed San Francisco streets struck, killed by vehicle in Pacifica
The mountain lion was tagged by the Department of FIsh and Wildlife after it was caught in San Francisco.
Fourth of July beach closures in San Mateo County draw mixed reactions
At Linda Mar Beach law enforcement was turning people away. Some people were not happy about it.
Half Moon Bay and Pacifica beaches, parking lots will close 4th of July weekend
San Mateo County sheriff's deputies will be stationed at Half Moon Bay's closed beaches, their parking lots and the coastal trail to enforce the closures.
Pacifica police investigating hate crime messages sprayed in several locations
Around 11 p.m. Monday, an officer in the 900 block of Fassler Avenue found graffiti saying "KILL WHITS" and "UR NX PAC" on a wall in red paint.
Pacifica police seek man who attempted to burglarize ATM machine
Officers first learned of the attempted burglary around 1:30 a.m. at the Chase Bank located in the Linda Mar Shopping Center at state Highway 1 and Linda Mar Boulevard.
Pacifica municipal pier, skatepark to reopen next week
The two facilities have been closed since San Mateo County and five other Bay Area counties implemented a shelter-in-place order due to the pandemic in mid-March.
Video: Mountain lion caught roaming Pacifica backyard
Patrick Monaghan caught the big cat on his home security around midnight last Thursday.
Two men wanted in Pacifica pharmacy robbery
The pair apparently entered a Walgreens store in the 500 block of Palmetto Avenue at about 7:15 p.m. and left with oxycodone and other controlled medications after confronting an employee and scaling the pharmacy counter.
Hundreds of beach visitors in San Mateo County issued warnings, citations
The Bay Area forecast calls for a nice warm-up in the coming days, with temperatures peaking into the 80s in some locations. And for residents who were thinking about making a trip to the beach to beat the heat, law enforcement officials in San Mateo County say, think again.