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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
