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Pending variance approval, SF looks to accelerate reopening schedule
San Francisco is hoping to accelerate its reopening schedule pending approval of a variance by the California Department of Public Health and as long as key health indicators are...Read More
Three-year-old drowns in family pool
A 3-year-year old girl drowned Saturday afternoon in her family's above-ground swimming pool.Read More
Simone Manuel shatters history with swimming gold
Stanford swimming standout Simone Manuel made a huge splash Thursday when she swam to gold at the Rio Olympics.Read More
Lake Temescal latest closure over toxic algae
Lake Temescal in Oakland has been closed for swimming until further notice because of an outbreak of toxic algae.Read More
High surf pounds SF coast, warning issued
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for coastal areas of San Francisco today.Read More
Stranded dolphin calf euthanized
Veterinarians late Saturday afternoon euthanized a stranded dolphin calf found in the Elkhorn Slough in Monterey County.Read More
San Jose State water polo player dies
A San Jose State water polo player died over the weekend just days after he was unable to come out of a pool while practicing with his teammates.Read More
Algae forces closed Berkeley’s Lake Anza
Lake Anza in Berkeley has been closed for swimming due to a bloom of toxic blue-green algae.Read More
Shark cuts short swimmer’s Farallon try
A Bay Area swimmer earlier this week attempting to swim from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands stopped just short of his goal on Wednesday.Read More
Lake Temescal closed over dog-deadly algae
The East Bay Regional Park District announced Monday it has closed Oakland's Lake Temescal for swimming.Read More
Dozens fall sick at Antioch Water Park
About 40 people, mostly children, fell ill Thursday afternoon due to a possible chemical exposure.Read More
Texas man dies diving for Abalone
A Texas man who was abalone diving with four other divers died in Tomales Bay Tuesday morning.Read More
Algae spoils holiday swimming at Quarry Lakes
The Quarry Lakes Regional Recreational Area in Fremont is closed for swimming through at least Wednesday.Read More
Search resumes for missing Point Reyes swimmer
Authorities resumed the search this morning for a swimmer who disappeared while crossing the mouth of Drakes Estero.Read More
Mission kids get thrown in the shallow end
San Francisco kids who need it most are getting safe, free swimming lessons thanks to a generous donor.Read More