swimming

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…

4 years ago

Three-year-old drowns in family pool

A 3-year-year old girl drowned Saturday afternoon in her family's above-ground swimming pool.

8 years ago

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.

8 years ago

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.

8 years ago

High surf pounds SF coast, warning issued

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for coastal areas of San Francisco today.

8 years ago

Stranded dolphin calf euthanized

Veterinarians late Saturday afternoon euthanized a stranded dolphin calf found in the Elkhorn Slough in Monterey County.

8 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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.

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

Lake Temescal closed over dog-deadly algae

The East Bay Regional Park District announced Monday it has closed Oakland's Lake Temescal for swimming.

9 years ago

Dozens fall sick at Antioch Water Park

About 40 people, mostly children, fell ill Thursday afternoon due to a possible chemical exposure.

9 years ago

Texas man dies diving for Abalone

A Texas man who was abalone diving with four other divers died in Tomales Bay Tuesday morning.

9 years ago

Algae spoils holiday swimming at Quarry Lakes

The Quarry Lakes Regional Recreational Area in Fremont is closed for swimming through at least Wednesday.

9 years ago

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.

10 years ago

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.

12 years ago

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