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A memorial voyage near Alcatraz for a family member who died by suicide in 2016 ended in disaster when the Volare capsized after a wave; survivors say the trip was to scatter the adoptive daughter Maria’s ashes, but Cliff Boisa was killed and three others, including his wife Jackie, remain missing as the search was suspended at sundown, with a female body reportedly recovered.
A 50-foot boat carrying 20 adults for a memorial service capsized in rough waters near Alcatraz Island. One person died, three remain missing, thirteen were rescued, and three others were hospitalized; a dog on board also died. The vessel had departed from San Francisco's St. Francis Yacht Club, and responders from multiple agencies conducted an extensive search-and-rescue operation that continued through the night.
A 20-person pontoon boat capsized and sank off Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, leaving one dead, three missing, and three injured while 16 were rescued; the Coast Guard and San Francisco Fire Department conducted a nighttime search with air and surface assets, and the vessel Volare, from Stockton, had departed the St. Francis Yacht Club.
A boat carrying mostly family members sank near Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay, leaving one person dead and three missing; search and rescue efforts are underway.
A pontoon boat carrying 19 people sank in San Francisco Bay between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island Tuesday afternoon. At least one person was killed and two are missing, while 16 have been rescued. One dog aboard also died. Eleven vessels are involved in the ongoing search-and-rescue operation, described by officials as an all-hands-on-deck effort; passengers were taken to Fort Mason as crews continue the hunt for the two missing.
Oakland Airport officials announced a plan to rename the airport as 'Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport' to boost visibility and regional identity, following a legal dispute over the previous name, with the new name to be considered at a July board meeting.
Oakland International Airport has renamed itself the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to emphasize its regional location, despite ongoing legal disputes with San Francisco over the use of the name, with the Port of Oakland planning to propose the new name for approval in July 2025.
Oakland, California, renamed its airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport in an effort to attract more travelers, despite opposition from San Francisco. The change aims to highlight the airport's proximity to the San Francisco Bay and boost its economic impact. However, San Francisco officials and organizations have expressed concerns about trademark infringement and potential confusion for travelers.
Oakland Airport is considering changing its name to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to increase awareness of its proximity to San Francisco and attract more travelers. The airport officials believe that the current lack of geographic awareness among travelers has led to missed opportunities for increased traffic. While the potential name change is aimed at capitalizing on the airport's location, the biggest game changer for the airport may be ensuring that Oakland is consistently included in searches for San Francisco flights.
Oakland Airport is considering a name change to include "San Francisco Bay" in its title, aiming to improve geographic awareness and attract more travelers. The proposed name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport has received mixed reviews, with some supporting it for its potential to boost the region's profile and others opposing it, citing concerns about confusion and the city's identity. The Port of Oakland will vote on the proposed change, which has been prompted by a desire for more direct flights and increased recognition of the airport's location within the Bay Area.
The Port of Oakland is considering changing the name of the Oakland airport to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" in an effort to increase awareness of its Bay Area location and attract more direct flights, especially international routes. Officials believe that the current lack of geographic awareness has hindered the airport's route performance and are hopeful that the name change will lead to increased success in new markets. Airlines, including Southwest, are supportive of the rebranding, and if approved by the Port Commission, the airport staff will work to formally rename the airport while keeping the three-letter airport code, OAK, and visual brand unchanged.
Homeless pirates in the San Francisco Bay are targeting houseboats and larger vessels, using small motor-powered dinghies for smash-and-grab raids. The pirates have been cutting boats loose to drift out to sea and leaving ransacked vessels covered in graffiti. Residents have had to confront the thieves themselves as police intervention has been lacking. The crime wave is believed to be linked to the growing homeless population in the area. The surrounding cities of Oakland and San Francisco have also seen a rise in crime and homelessness.
Seabound bandits have been terrorizing the Oakland-Alameda Estuary in San Francisco Bay, raiding yachts and houseboats, stealing valuable items, and either sinking the ships or dumping the remnants miles away. Some residents blame the surge of nearby homeless camps for the increase in crime. The boating community is considering arming themselves as law enforcement staffing levels decline. The Alameda Police Department is partnering with Oakland PD and the Coast Guard to increase patrols and crack down on the crimes. The bandits are believed to be coming from Oakland, which has been grappling with an exploding homeless crisis. The crackdown's effectiveness is yet to be determined.
The body of Yohanes Stefanos Kidane, a 22-year-old Netflix engineer who went missing last month after moving to San Jose, has been found in the San Francisco Bay near the Golden Gate Bridge. The remains exhibited signs of advanced decomposition and were unidentifiable at the time of discovery. A forensic examination determined that the cause of death was blunt impact injuries with drowning as a significant contributing condition, and the mode of death was ruled as suicide. Kidane's family had reported him missing just weeks after he started his job at Netflix.