San Francisco Bay
Coverage of San Francisco Bay in the Nexus archive.
- Today in History: August 11, Alcatraz takes first federal prisoners
On August 11, 1934, the first federal prisoners arrived at Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. The date also marks significant cultural moments, such as DJ Kool Herc beginning hip-hop music in 1973 and Babe Ruth becoming the first player to reach 500 career home runs in 1929. Historically, President Bill Clinton made the first use of the line-item veto in 1997.
- Swim or sink — the Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim is back
Hundreds of swimmers will participate in the 33rd Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim on Saturday, August 8. This event is a 1.5-mile ocean marathon that begins at Alcatraz Island and travels to Aquatic Park on San Francisco's northern waterfront. The aquatic journey was organized by EnviroSports.
- Smoke from Pacific Northwest wildfires forecast to drift into Bay Area
Smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest is expected to drift into the San Francisco Bay Area over the next 48 hours. Bay Area Air District officials have extended an air quality advisory through Thursday due to the forecasted smoke.
- Body found in San Francisco Bay after deadly boat tragedy
A body was discovered in the San Francisco Bay, drawing renewed attention to a deadly boating disaster that has resulted in two deaths and two individuals remaining missing.
- Deadly Volare tragedy triggers focus on SF firefighters' training for life-or-death bay rescues
The San Francisco Fire Department is conducting a weeklong training session for rescue boat operations in San Francisco Bay following a deadly boating disaster. The training aims to enhance preparedness for life-or-death rescues after the recent tragedy.
- Small dog missing for weeks rescued while swimming in San Francisco Bay
A small dog missing for weeks was rescued by firefighters in San Francisco Bay using boats, trucks, and a drone. The dog had vanished over the Fourth of July weekend and was spotted entering the bay near the Dumbarton Bridge in East Palo Alto on July 16.
- Watch Menlo Park firefighters rescue missing dog from San Francisco Bay
Menlo Park firefighters rescued a missing dog from San Francisco Bay after a resident reported seeing the animal paddling out into the water. The incident occurred over the weekend.
- Watch Menlo Park firefighters rescue missing dog from San Francisco Bay
Menlo Park firefighters rescued a missing dog from San Francisco Bay after a resident reported the animal paddling out into the water. The incident occurred over the weekend, prompting emergency responders to take action.
- Lost pup found adrift in SF Bay survives seagull attacks before ‘action movie’ rescue
A missing dog survived in San Francisco Bay, enduring rough waters and seagull attacks before firefighters conducted a dramatic rescue. The pup was found adrift and faced challenges from both the environment and wildlife before being saved.
- Retired LAPD detective says Scott Peterson deserves a new trial, claims police overlooked critical witnesses
Scott Peterson's legal team, including the Los Angeles Innocence Project, claims new evidence could warrant a new trial, citing unexamined witness accounts from 2002. A retired LAPD detective criticizes investigators for failing to follow up on potential leads, while Laci Peterson's mother dismisses the claims. Peterson, currently serving life without parole, was convicted in 2004 for the murder of his pregnant wife.
- Wreckage found after deadly boat capsize near Alcatraz, search continues for missing bodies
The wreckage of the 49-foot cabin cruiser Volare has been found in San Francisco Bay after it capsized near Alcatraz, with the incident believed to have killed four of the 20 passengers aboard. A search for missing bodies continues.
- Wreckage found after deadly boat capsize near Alcatraz, search continues for missing bodies
The wreckage of the 49-foot cabin cruiser Volare has been found in San Francisco Bay after it capsized near Alcatraz, resulting in the deaths of four passengers out of 20 aboard. The search continues for missing bodies.
- First look at doomed Alcatraz boat wreck as crews face tough decision
A family memorial boat that sank near Alcatraz has been discovered 130 feet beneath San Francisco Bay. Crews are deliberating whether it can be safely recovered to the surface, as the San Francisco Police Department's Marine Unit confirmed tracking the wreck.
- San Francisco police find wreckage of boat that sank as body identified
San Francisco police found the wreckage of the Volare, a 49ft cabin cruiser that sank in the San Francisco Bay after capsizing, following the recovery of Tondra Madruga's body. The incident occurred while the group was scattering the ashes of a loved one, with two people still missing.
- San Francisco police find wreckage of boat that sank as body identified
San Francisco police discovered the wreckage of a boat that sank in the San Francisco Bay after being hit by a wave, recovering the body of Tondra Madruga, the second victim. The Volare, a 49ft cabin cruiser, capsized with 20 people onboard, and two individuals remain missing.
- First-degree murder conviction for 2019 torture, poisoning upheld
A man was convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder for torturing and poisoning a 23-year-old man, whose body was placed in a suitcase and dumped in the San Francisco Bay. The conviction was upheld by a California appeals court despite challenges to the jury instructions.
- Wreckage of sunken boat located in SF Bay as recovery efforts continue
The wreckage of the 49-foot cabin cruiser Volare, which sank near Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay, has been located by the San Francisco Police Department's Marine Unit using boat-mounted sonar. Recovery efforts are ongoing.
- Something went 'catastrophically wrong' in San Francisco Bay. What caused deadly boat sinking?
A boat sank in San Francisco Bay, resulting in a deadly incident. Search teams are actively searching for missing passengers and recovering wreckage, but the cause of the boat's capsizing remains unknown.
- Something went 'catastrophically wrong' in San Francisco Bay. What caused deadly boat sinking?
A deadly boat sinking occurred in San Francisco Bay, with the cause of the vessel capsizing and sinking still unknown. Search teams are working to locate missing passengers and recover wreckage.
- A body is recovered after San Francisco boat tragedy but 2 remain missing
A body of Tondra Madruga was recovered after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay, leaving two people missing. The incident occurred during a gathering to scatter ashes, with Clifford Boisa already deceased and two others still missing. Recovery efforts are ongoing despite the challenging conditions of the bay.
- A body is recovered after San Francisco boat tragedy but 2 remain missing
A body has been recovered following a boat sinking in San Francisco Bay, with two people still missing. The incident occurred during a trip to scatter ashes, and the deceased includes Tondra Madruga, with two others, Carol and Jackie Boisa, still missing. Family members expressed grief and gratitude for support.
- A body is recovered after San Francisco boat tragedy but 2 remain missing
Police have recovered the body of a woman who was one of three people missing after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay. Two individuals remain missing following the incident.
- A body is recovered after San Francisco boat tragedy but 2 remain missing
A body was recovered after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay, leaving two people missing. The deceased was identified as Tondra Madruga, and one man died immediately after rescue. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended rescue efforts, but police continue searching for the missing.
- Beloved mother identified as latest victim of SF boat tragedy
Tondra Madruga, 58, was identified as a victim of a deadly boat disaster in San Francisco Bay. The incident occurred during a memorial cruise, and her family has confirmed her death.
- What We Know About the Sunken Boat Near Alcatraz
A 49-foot recreational boat named Volare sank in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday, with a rescue boat approaching the scene.
- Body pulled from San Francisco Bay after deadly boat accident near Alcatraz
A body was recovered from San Francisco Bay following a deadly boat accident near Alcatraz. Marine teams had been using sonar scans to locate the sunken boat when the discovery was made.
- Body recovered from San Francisco Bay near Treasure Island, police say
A body was recovered from the San Francisco Bay near Treasure Island on Thursday. Authorities have not determined if it is connected to a boat disaster that occurred two days earlier.
- Victims missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island identified
A boat sank near Alcatraz Island during a memorial service where 20 family members and friends spread ashes into the San Francisco Bay. The ashes belonged to Maria Boisa, a nurse from Fremont who had died.
- Here's a timeline of the 3-level private boat before it sunk in deadly SF Bay disaster
A 3-level private boat capsized and sank in the San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, resulting in a deadly disaster. New information and records have revealed the boat's exact route and timeline before the incident.
- A memorial turns deadly: What we know about the boat accident near Alcatraz
A boat accident near Alcatraz on San Francisco Bay resulted in one death and three people missing and presumed dead. Authorities are investigating the cause of the sinking.
- A memorial turns deadly: What we know about the boat accident near Alcatraz
A boat sank near Alcatraz on San Francisco Bay, resulting in one death and three missing, presumed dead. Authorities are investigating the cause.
- Search ends for 3 missing after deadly San Francisco Bay boat accident
The search for three missing individuals following a deadly boat accident in San Francisco Bay has concluded. Authorities ended the search efforts Wednesday night.
- 'It was a scene from the Titanic': Fishermen recall rescuing passengers from sinking boat in SF Bay
Two commercial fishermen described rescuing passengers from a sinking three-level vessel in San Francisco Bay. The incident was likened to a scene from the Titanic due to the desperate rescue efforts.
- 'It was a scene from the Titanic': Fishermen recall rescuing passengers from sinking boat in SF Bay
Two commercial fishermen described rescuing passengers from a sinking three-level vessel in San Francisco Bay.
- Search for 3 missing from deadly SF Bay boat disaster to end at sundown
The search for three missing individuals from a deadly boat accident in San Francisco Bay is set to conclude at sundown. Loved ones continue to hope for their safe recovery as the operation nears its end.
- Boat capsizes in San Francisco Bay, killing 1, 3 still missing
A three-story cabin cruiser capsized in the San Francisco Bay, resulting in the death of a 79-year-old man and leaving three people missing 24 hours later.
- Elderly man first confirmed victim of San Francisco Bay boat sinking, with three other passengers still missing nearly 24 hours on
An elderly man has been confirmed as the first victim of a boat sinking in San Francisco Bay, with three other passengers still missing nearly 24 hours after the incident.
- Rescuers keep searching for 3 people after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay, killing 1
A boat sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island during a memorial service, killing one person and leaving three missing. Sixteen others were rescued after the 50-foot pleasure craft Volare capsized in rough seas. Rescuers used thermal imaging and tide modeling to search for the missing.
- Person killed after boat capsized near Alcatraz identified
A boat capsized near Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay, resulting in one fatality. The victim was identified as Clifford Joseph Boisa, 79, from Sutter County, which is located north of Sacramento.
- Alcatraz boat crash victim ID’d in San Francisco Bay incident as 3 remain missing
The person who died in the boat crash near Alcatraz in the San Francisco Bay has been identified as Clifford Joseph Boisa, 79. Three people remain missing after the pleasure boat carrying 20 passengers capsized.