Sick Sea Lions, Dead Seabirds Wash Ashore Along Bay Area Coast: Report

Wildlife experts are investigating a troubling increase in sick and dead animals along the coast.

Halloween Store Robbery Turns Violent In Pacifica: Police

Witnesses spotted a getaway vehicle, setting off a chain of events that led to three arrests.

House Fire Displaces 7, Damages Neighboring Homes In SMC

Two cars also caught fire in the driveway as flames spread from a garage into the two-story residence, fire officials said.

111 Citations Issued At SMC Traffic Enforcement Operation

Phone use, speeding and stop-sign violations accounted for most citations during a multi-agency operation.

Thousands Of Customers Affected By Power Outage In Pacifica

PG&E was investigating the electrical system to identify damage and determine what repairs were needed.

Human Trafficking Investigation Leads To Arrest In SMC: Police

A yearslong investigation led to search warrants at two locations and the identification of two trafficking victims, police said.

Woman Fatally Jumps From Overpass In SMC While Fleeing: Police

The woman fled from officers during a vehicle pursuit before going over a guardrail on the interstate, police said.

Detective Hit By Car During Pacifica Retail Theft Spree: Police

After the pair stole thousands of dollars in merchandise, one woman was arrested and another remains at-large, police said.

Canoers Found Dead In Tomales Bay Identified As Men From San Francisco, Pacifica

Deputies said Melia and Ferguson set out by canoe late Saturday night to view bioluminescence in the water.

Pacifica Man Identified In Fatal Bay Area Canoe Trip: Police

Both canoeists were found unresponsive during a multi-agency search, authorities said.

Nearly 50 Workers Shortchanged At SMC Nursery, Lawsuit Claims

The County stated some employees went without pay for weeks while working long hours during the holiday season.

Teacher, Coach Arrested For Sex Crimes Involving Student In SMC: Police

Investigators believe there could be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Camera Trail Leads Investigation From Burglary Scene To SMC Casino: Police

Police said footage from a home, community center and casino helped them track the man's movements and determine his identity.

Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect Extradited From Israel To San Mateo County: Police

Police said the suspect fled the U.S. days after the crash and remained overseas for nearly nine years before being returned to face charges

Man Accidentally Shoots Himself At SMC Beach Parking Lot: Police

Officers said the man accidentally discharged a firearm while sitting inside a parked vehicle.

Fatal Highway Crash Near SFO Claims East Bay Man: Police

The 28-year-old was identified after they died in a collision on southbound U.S. Highway 101, police said.

Woman Convicted For Falsely Imprisoning SMC Teen: DA

The woman admitted to false imprisonment after prosecutors revised the charges under a plea agreement, the district attorney's office said.

Watch: Great White Shark Feeding Frenzy Prompts Bay Area Beach Warning For Swimmers

Drone footage captured several sharks feeding on a whale carcass as experts urged people to stay out of the water nearby.

Bus Driver Who Sexually Assaulted Disabled Passenger Sentenced In SMC: DA

The man was sentenced to state prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger with disabilities, prosecutors said.

2 Dogs Rescued, 4 Residents Displaced As Fire Damages Multiple Apartments In SMC: FD

No one was injured, but four residents were displaced and two dogs were rescued, fire officials said.

Beachgoer Run Over By Lifeguard While Lying On Sand On SMC Beach: Police

Authorities said the victim suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

SMC Man Recruited Underage Girl For Sex Work In SF: DA

Police said the victim repeatedly asked to go home before officers stopped the vehicle.

Fisherwoman Swept Into Ocean By Sneaker Wave After Pier Closure In Pacifica: Report

The longtime angler spent seven minutes in the surf before fellow fishermen pulled her to safety with a rope.

Road Rage Suspect Points Gun At Driver In SMC: Police

Deputies said they later found suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, a firearm and illegal fireworks.

Thousands Of Child Sexual Abuse Images Found In SMC Hotel, AZ Man Arrested: Police

Investigators said the case began after digital devices were left behind at an SFO hotel.

Catalytic Converter Thieves Caught In SMC: Police

Investigators located the suspects after officers ended a vehicle chase because of safety concerns, police said.

Anonymous Gun Buyback Will Be Held In SMC

Now in its ninth year, the program has collected more than 3,000 firearms since 2018, officials said.

SMC Beach Named One Of The Dirtiest Beaches In The Country

Water samples at the popular surf spot failed state health standards most of 2025, according to a new report.

Turtle Smuggling Scheme Thwarted, SMC Man Caught Bringing 300 To Asia: DOJ

The man claimed he bred the turtles to secure a permit, then bought wild-caught turtles poached from elsewhere, federal prosecutors said.

Garage Fire Displaces 3 In Pacifica, Electrical Appliance to Blame: FD

Six fire companies responded to the blaze, who kept the flames from spreading to the rest of the home.

38 Ghost Guns, 600 Rounds Of Ammunition Seized Leads To Federal Charges For SMC Man: Police

Federal charges against the man for illegal firearm possession follow a 2019 arrest that involved a pipe bomb and child endangerment.

Armed Robbery, Assault Suspects Caught In SMC: Police

Detectives recovered evidence and arrested an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old in connection with the crime, officials said.

Over 100 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized In SMC Traffic Stop: Police

A suspicious car stop led to the arrest of two men and the recovery of the suspected fentanyl and over $5,000 in cash, police said.

2 Illegal Guns, 2 Arrests In Separate SMC Traffic Stops: Police

One gun was found concealed during a traffic stop, and another was seized in a hotel parking lot incident, police said.

Anonymous Threat Of Violence Called In At SMC Elementary School: Police

A phone threat prompted a lockdown and a large police response at a local elementary school, police said.

Family Searches For Former SJSU Football Player Who Went Missing In SMC: Report

The former San Jose State University football player was last seen at a shopping center after officers spoke with him, police said.

Serial Thief Stole Over $225K In Copper From SMC: Police

A 53-year-old man was arrested after investigators followed his car to a scrap facility where he sold the stolen materials, police said.

Stolen, Loaded Gun And Cocaine Found On Fleeing Man In SMC: Police

A traffic stop turned into a manhunt, leading to the arrest of a suspect wanted on felony warrants, police said.

2 Arrested With 'Ghost Guns,' Car Theft Tools In Pacifica Parking Lot: Police

Police said they saw a car illegally parked and saw a gun in plain view when they approached.

Man Threatens Home Depot Employee With Axe In SMC: Police

The suspect told the employee he was going to beat him with an ax he was carrying and threatened to bury him, police said.