Thousands crowd beach in Pacifica for World Dog Surfing Championships

On Saturday, Pacifica hosted the World Dog Surfing Championships and the thousands of spectators were nearly as delighted as the canine contestants.

• Aug 3, 2024

Woman killed in Pacifica police shooting after adult son reports his mother had shot him

A woman who allegedly shot her adult son at their home in Pacifica Wednesday morning was shot dead by police, authorities said.

• Mar 27, 2024

Storm-damaged Pacifica Pier to close for repairs until late January

Officials in Pacifica announced that the closed Pacifica Pier would be remain shut down for several weeks to repair damage sustained during recent stormy weather.

• Jan 4, 2024

High surf ends up being good for coastal business in Pacifica

The big waves being produced by recent weather has created quite the spectacle along the coast, with the many curious visitors providing a welcome boost for businesses for some Bay Area beach towns.

• Jan 3, 2024

Surfer hurt in suspected shark attack in Pacifica

A 52-year-old man was bitten in the lower leg in a suspected shark encounter Friday afternoon at Linda Mar Beach.

• Oct 13, 2023

Chopper crew on way to recover Pacifica body finds GG Bridge jumper

A Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter crew had a grisly Friday evening.

• Sep 17, 2023

Body found at Pacifica State Beach Friday evening

A body was found about 5 p.m. Friday at the north end of Pacifica State Beach, locally known as Linda Mar Beach, Pacifica police said.

• Sep 16, 2023

Authorities search for man reportedly in water off Pacifica over weekend

Authorities were searching for a man who was reportedly spotted in the water off a beach in Pacifica over the weekend and has not been seen since.

• Jul 24, 2023

Stockton teen among 2 arrested after Pacifica cannabis business burglary

A Stockton teen was one of the two suspects arrested in connection to the burglary of a cannabis business in Pacifica over the weekend.

• Feb 13, 2023