A harmful algae bloom spreading across the region begs the question: Is it safe to participate in water sports in the San Francisco Bay? Here’s what experts say.
The murky and muddy mystery about what's in the Oakland Estuary water has been solved. Tests show harmful algae blooms or "red tides" are present in the estuary, as well as the Bay side of Alameda, and in Lake Merritt.
Bay Area residents need not book a flight to the tropics to enjoy an island experience. While Alcatraz gets all the exposure, there are more than 15 islands right here in the San Francisco Bay. Some of them are picturesque habitats open for visiting, others are destinations for maker culture and day.