Category: Boating Accident
A Northern California judge is under investigation for alleged antisemitism and ethical violations
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ | Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO — A Northern California judge is under investigation by a state agency for allegedly making antisemitic remarks when addressing a deputy public defender, failing to recuse himself from cases involving attorneys and other people he socialized with, sexually harassing women, and...
An L.A. weather mystery: So much rain, but relatively few destructive landslides. So far
The last round of atmospheric river storms drenched Southern California with historic rainfall, and by one measure, it came close to beating a record for the most rain over a three-day period.
While the rain was widespread, damage — including landslides — was focused mostly on certain...
Record rain saturates SoCal landscape, heightening fears of more landslides
Already inundated by record rainfall, Southern California is facing another major storm Presidents Day weekend that could bring new risks for mudslides and flooding in vulnerable areas saturated with water.
The region saw 2 to 15 inches of rain last week — precipitation that weakened hillsides,
Grandfather killed over fender bender in Walmart parking lot
Activists blame asylum laws after eight migrants die on Black’s Beach shores
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — These waters seem calm but they carried at least eight lifeless bodies on Saturday night.
“It was one of the worst maritime tragedies that I can think of in California, certainly here in San Diego,” said...
L.A. staved off disaster this time. But our luck is running out as extreme weather worsens
As record rainfall inundated Southern California last week, the scene at the mouth of the Los Angeles River in Long Beach was dramatic.
The flow of water was ferocious — some 65,000 cubic feet per second at the terminus of the L.A. River’s flood control...
SF Firefighters Conduct Rescue After Disabled Boat Begins Taking on Water Near Golden Gate
Two people had to be rescued Sunday night amid hazardous surf near the Golden Gate, after their boat became disabled and was taking on water.
The call for help came just before 8 p.m. Sunday, and a search and rescue mission got underway for a vessel that has not been described by the...
Man pleads guilty to Moore’s Riverboat Restaurant fire in Isleton
(FOX40.COM) — A man pled guilty to setting the Moore Riverboat Restaurant on fire and causing nearly $1M in damages.
On July 6, 2022, the River Delta Fire District along with resources from assisting jurisdictions responded to a commercial structure fire at the historic Moore’s Riverboat Restaurant and Marina in Isleton.
4 rescued after boat runs ashore in the North Bay
First responders rescued four crewmembers of a fishing boat that washed ashore near Bodega Bay Friday night.
The boat ran around south of Salmon Creek Beach, according to Gino DeGraffenreid with the Gold Ridge Fire Protection District.
“As always, the Sonoma Coast is extremely hazardous on occasion,” DeGraffenreid said. “And tonight was one of...
Bethel Island’s bizarre floating disaster zone
Heavy winds and stormy conditions forced a dock to unmoor from Anchor Marina in Contra Costa County during this weeks storms. And now that 300-foot Marina Dock is threatening property and even levees...
Long Beach spared major damage in second wave of storms
Car plunges into water in Marina del Rey; man rescued
Six People and a Dozen Dogs and Puppies Required Water Rescue From Inundated River Island In San Jose
A group of people and their dogs who were apparently camped on an island in the Guadalupe River in San Jose required an emergency rescue on Sunday as the river waters rose.
The water rescue occurred Sunday afternoon, and San Jose firefighters used a pontoon boat to perform two separate rescues in the...
Bay Area storm: Some see power restored, hundreds of thousands still in dark
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Widespread rain and howling winds greeted the Bay Area as another storm rolled through Sunday after first hitting the Bay Area on Saturday, causing hundreds of thousands of PG&E customers to lose power.
Over 320,000 customers are without power throughout the...
What are the most common injuries from boating accidents?
Boating accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, some of which can be quite serious. The specific injuries that occur in boating accidents can vary depending on factors such as the type of boat, the circumstances of the accident, and whether safety precautions were taken. However, some common injuries from...
Summer Is Here, and So Are Boating Accidents: Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Everyone is looking for some fun and excitement this summer, especially after spending most of last year in lockdown during the pandemic. Some people are having the time of their lives at the beach, and others are firing up the grill to entertain guests they haven’t seen in a while. Still, others...
Why Do Boating Accidents Happen?
With temperatures warming and an increase in recreational boating, it’s essential to consider safety on the water. California boating accident attorneys will tell you that thousands of accidents occur each year involving watercraft, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes even death. Understanding why boating accidents happen...
7 Things You Should Do Following a Boating Accident
Boating is popular throughout California. Many people enjoy a variety of boating and water activities on our state’s lakes, rivers, and oceans. Unfortunately, a boating accident can result in traumatic injuries and life-threatening conditions. For some individuals, a boating accident could result in life-altering disabilities. If you are injured in a...