Ocean Beach

San Francisco is constructing a $175 million seawall to protect a sewage plant, but scientists warn the project could harm Ocean Beach. The seawall's potential environmental impact contrasts with its intended protective purpose.

The San Francisco Police Department’s Cold Case Homicide Unit is seeking public assistance to solve six unsolved homicides around Ocean Beach between January 1974 and June 1975. A $250,000 reward is offered for information leading to the identification of the responsible person or people.

Sandro Ricardo Britz, a 55-year-old experienced surfer from Brazil, died after being rescued from Ocean Beach in San Francisco. He was found unconscious and not breathing by lifeguards and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Friends have launched a GoFundMe to support his wife with funeral costs and living expenses.

A surfer died after being rescued from dangerous waters at San Francisco's Ocean Beach. Lifeguards performed CPR and transported the surfer to a hospital, but he died despite efforts. The National Weather Service issued a hazard warning for sneaker waves and rip currents.

A surfer rescued at Ocean Beach near Lincoln Avenue by lifeguards after waving for help succumbed to injuries later. The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m., according to the San Francisco Fire Department.