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.
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.
Patrick Monaghan caught the big cat on his home security around midnight last Thursday.
Mountain lion spotted in Pacifica backyard
A mountain lion was spotted in a Pacifica backyard last week.
A mountain lion was spotted in a Pacifica backyard last week.
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.
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.
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.
Kayaker rescued by US Coast Guard off the coast of Pacifica
San Mateo County personnel contacted Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders at 3:50 p.m. reporting a person in the water in distress approximately 100 yards offshore, the Coast Guard said.
San Mateo County personnel contacted Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders at 3:50 p.m. reporting a person in the water in distress approximately 100 yards offshore, the Coast Guard said.
Coast Guard Rescues kayaker of the coast of San Francisco
A Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew rescues a kayaker 100 yards off the coast of Pacifica, California, April 17, 2020. The Dolphin crew transported the survivor to Air Station San Francisco to awaiting EMS for concerns of hypothermic-like symptoms. (Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco video)
A Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew rescues a kayaker 100 yards off the coast of Pacifica, California, April 17, 2020. The Dolphin crew transported the survivor to Air Station San Francisco to awaiting EMS for concerns of hypothermic-like symptoms. (Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco video)
Suspected car burglar caught in the act, loaded firearm recovered
Police said Dustin Cottrell, 24, was found inside a car and arrested on suspicion of several crimes, including petty theft and attempted petty theft.
Police said Dustin Cottrell, 24, was found inside a car and arrested on suspicion of several crimes, including petty theft and attempted petty theft.
Two arrested for attempted murder in Pacifica shooting incident
Police responded at 12:45 p.m. to the area of Beach Boulevard and Montecito Avenue on reports of a group of people fighting in the street.
Police responded at 12:45 p.m. to the area of Beach Boulevard and Montecito Avenue on reports of a group of people fighting in the street.
Half Moon Bay, Pacifica announce closures of parking lots for beaches
Half Moon Bay and Pacifica will be closing parking lots to beaches indefinitely in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
Half Moon Bay and Pacifica will be closing parking lots to beaches indefinitely in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman's body washes up on Pacifica beach
The person, described only as female, was discovered about 6:30 a.m. lying in the sand on the south end of Pacifica State Beach,
The person, described only as female, was discovered about 6:30 a.m. lying in the sand on the south end of Pacifica State Beach,
High surf advisory in effect until Thursday morning
Strong rip currents and large and dangerous breaking waves are expected in the region, weather officials said.
Strong rip currents and large and dangerous breaking waves are expected in the region, weather officials said.
Tip leads to arrest of Pacifica man for kidnapping and burglary charges
Officers were notified shortly before 7 a.m. of noises inside a supposedly vacant residence in the 1100 block of Manzanita Drive, police said. The calling party went to investigate and reported seeing two people leaving in a vehicle.
Officers were notified shortly before 7 a.m. of noises inside a supposedly vacant residence in the 1100 block of Manzanita Drive, police said. The calling party went to investigate and reported seeing two people leaving in a vehicle.
Pacifica police investigating 'suspicious' circumstances around kidnapping call
Officers received a call just before 7 a.m. from a resident at a home on the 1100 block of Manzanita Drive who reported hearing suspicious noises in her home.
Officers received a call just before 7 a.m. from a resident at a home on the 1100 block of Manzanita Drive who reported hearing suspicious noises in her home.
Pacifica Pier shutdown during high-surf advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a high-surf advisory for the Bay Area coastline until Saturday morning. The waves were strong and dangerous Friday in Pacifica where police shut down the pier for the night.
The National Weather Service has issued a high-surf advisory for the Bay Area coastline until Saturday morning. The waves were strong and dangerous Friday in Pacifica where police shut down the pier for the night.
Report: Average Bay Area rents almost twice the national average
New report shows Bay Area rental market continues a steady climb, with Menlo Park leading the region with the average rent in that Peninsula city hitting $4,355 last month.
New report shows Bay Area rental market continues a steady climb, with Menlo Park leading the region with the average rent in that Peninsula city hitting $4,355 last month.
Water issue at Fairfield treatment plant prompts call for reducing usage
The city of Fairfield is asking residents to reduce water usage following an undisclosed issue with one of its water treatment plants that the city claims was a result of PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff Wednesday.
The city of Fairfield is asking residents to reduce water usage following an undisclosed issue with one of its water treatment plants that the city claims was a result of PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff Wednesday.
Caldecott and Tom Lantos tunnels to remain open during power outages
Two major tunnels on state highways in the San Francisco Bay Area remain open early Wednesday morning after Caltrans officials initially warned they might close due to the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Two major tunnels on state highways in the San Francisco Bay Area remain open early Wednesday morning after Caltrans officials initially warned they might close due to the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Hang glider pilot dies after plunging into the ocean near Pacifica
A 44-year-old man has died after the hang glider he was piloting plunged into the ocean off the coast of Pacifica. KTVU's Christien Kafton reports.
A 44-year-old man has died after the hang glider he was piloting plunged into the ocean off the coast of Pacifica. KTVU's Christien Kafton reports.
Pacifica: Search for missing swimmer
A fun trip to the coast turned tragic Tuesday at Rockaway Beach in Pacifica. 28-year-old Tyler Collins had been there before, but he is now presumed dead. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports family and friends are in disbelief.
A fun trip to the coast turned tragic Tuesday at Rockaway Beach in Pacifica. 28-year-old Tyler Collins had been there before, but he is now presumed dead. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports family and friends are in disbelief.