Category Archives: SF-San Mateo County

Boaters Cautioned As Whales Continue To Appear In SF Bay

VIA – SF APPEAL Boaters Cautioned As Whales Continue To Appear In Bay   by Bay City News March 9, 2012 2:40 PM At least one gray whale was spotted in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island again Friday, and the U.S. Coast Guard is alerting boaters of the location of whales so that mariners … Continue reading Boaters Cautioned As Whales Continue To Appear In SF Bay

Mavericks Art Show Reaches Unprecedented Swell

VIA- Half Moon Bay Patch   “California Dream” photo of Mavericks by Southern California photographer Fred Pompermayer. Credit: Kristine Wong     Mavericks Art Show Reaches Unprecedented Swell   Big wave surf photographer reflects on successful fourth annual show in Half Moon Bay. By Kristine Wong 6:00 am It’s a modest-sized space, yet this year’s “Mavericks: … Continue reading Mavericks Art Show Reaches Unprecedented Swell

Maverick's Invitational Official Forecast: Update 2/23/2012

VIA – SURFLINE Maverick’s Invitational Official Forecast: Update 2/23/2012   Posted: 02/23/12   What’s the surf look like for Maverick’s this week? Updated: Thursday Evening PST, February 23rd No major swells on the radar, although we will monitor a pair of swells over the next week Sat PM-Sun, the 25th-26th: Medium size NNW swell just … Continue reading Maverick's Invitational Official Forecast: Update 2/23/2012

Jeff Clark: No Mavericks Surf Contest This Week

VIA – HALF MOON BAY PATCH Anthony Tashnick riding the waves at Mavericks. Credit Ed Grant Jeff Clark: No Mavericks Surf Contest This Week Half Moon Bay big wave contest organizer gives heads up to competitors and public agencies providing security on day of contest. By Kristine Wong Email the author February 21, 2012 Big … Continue reading Jeff Clark: No Mavericks Surf Contest This Week

Savannah Shaughnessy at Mavericks – Girls Performance Entry in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012

Savannah Shaughnessy at Mavs – Girls Performance Entry in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012 Santa Cruz charger Savannah Shaughnessy paddles into a solid peak at California’s Maverick’s, skillfully avoiding an infringing SUP along the way. An entry in the Billabong Girls Best Overall Performance category of the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards. … Continue reading Savannah Shaughnessy at Mavericks – Girls Performance Entry in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012

Santa Cruz pro surfer Anthony Ruffo sentenced to jail for drug dealing

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Local professional surfer Anthony Ruffo looks shocked at his attorney, Ben Rice, as Ruffo is taken directly from the courtroom Tuesday to spend a year in jail for drug sales. (Dan Coyro/Sentinel) Santa Cruz pro surfer Anthony Ruffo sentenced to jail for drug dealing By Stephen Baxter – Santa Cruz … Continue reading Santa Cruz pro surfer Anthony Ruffo sentenced to jail for drug dealing

Random Posts on SF-San Mateo County

VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O’Neill’s 1959 surf shop   Jack O’Neill’s surf gear empire grew from this 1959 surf shop in Santa Cruz. His sons, Pat and Mike, are shown on skateboard at right. (Santa Cruz County CVC/O’Neill Archives) By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & … Continue reading