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.

Coast Guard Rescues kayaker of the coast of San Francisco
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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.

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.

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.

Hang glider pilot dies after plunging into the ocean near Pacifica
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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
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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.

Pacifica father searches for his 14-year-old daughter
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A 14-year-old freshman at Oceana High in Pacifica has been missing for almost two months. Her father is asking for help finding her and continues to post her photo on flyers.

Pacifica apartments demolished
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City crews said the building sits on unstable cliffside land that could pose a risk for its occupants. Alex Savidge reports.

Large sinkhole opens in Pacifica
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A large sinkhole in Pacifica could take crews six weeks to repair