Apr 22 2008
The pilot of the container ship that struck the Bay Bridge in November and spilled more than 50,000 gallons of fuel oil into San Francisco Bay was charged today with two felony counts of lying in annual physical exams about the medications he was taking.
SFGate.com: Cosco Busan pilot hit with two felony charges of lying about his meds
Nov 13 2007
Command has assigned an environmental contractor to cleanup the Albany shoreline. Beach clean-up began Saturday, November 10, and is on-going. Clean up of the neck and bulb areas will begin tomorrow, Nov. 14. The clean up will continue for as long as necessary.
A boom currently spans from Albany Bulb to Pt. Isabel to protect wildlife at the Albany Mudflats.
Albany staff is participating with Berkeley staff to coordinate emergency
response and volunteer efforts.
More Volunteer Trainings Set in Berkeley
Volunteers can get more HazMat training and equipment at another volunteer trainings set for Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning.
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Nov 13 2007
Albany Bulb Forever. Welcome Back!
The Albany City website reports that parts of the Albany shoreline will remain closed however the Albany Bulb is now open. Dogs must remain leashed in all park areas and avoid all contact will oil.
Full Details - Albany City Website oil spill update (PDF)