A tidal estuary that channels California’s water and commerce
Rescue teams have recovered most of the 20 people aboard a Bay Area boat. Sixteen were saved, three remain unaccounted for, and one passenger died after the Volare sank following a wave strike near San Francisco. Investigators are examining why the vessel lost stability as rescuers search for the final missing passenger.
A 50-foot pontoon vessel capsized off Alcatraz while a memorial service was underway. One person has died; 16 were rescued, and a dog on board also perished. Rescue efforts continue as crews search the water and assess remaining passengers.
The dog that vanished on the Fourth of July has been rescued in East Palo Alto after a long swim in the bay. Fire crews, police, and animal services coordinated a multi-agency effort. The dog has been reunited with its owners.
State Senator Aisha Wahab has won the special election to serve the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th district. She will take the seat through January and will face Melissa Hernandez again in November for a full term. Outside groups tied to AIPAC spent millions supporting Hernandez; Wahab called the spending an attempt to buy the seat.