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U.S. Coast Guard Southwest (formerly District 11)

Welcome to the Coast Guard's Southwest District, located in Alameda.

The Coast Guard’s Southwest District Headquarters in Alameda, Calif., is responsible for Coast Guard activities in California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona. There are three offices responsible for media relations here. The main office in Alameda and detached offices in San Diego and Los Angeles/Long Beach. For more information about the Southwest District, visit our homepage at www.uscg.mil/d11.

LATEST SOUTHWEST DISTRICT NEWS

Aug. 4, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit San Diego, Aug. 8 –11
July 30, 2025
WEATHER ALERT: Tsunami advisory in effect for state of California
July 29, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle ride-in opportunity into San Pedro Harbor, Friday, Aug. 1
July 29, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Los Angeles, Aug. 1-3
July 27, 2025
UPDATE: Coast Guard concludes search for plane crash near Point Pinos, Calif.
July 27, 2025
Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to plane crash near Point Pinos, Calif.
July 25, 2025
Coast Guard rescues 5 people from grounded vessel near Eureka, Calif.
July 25, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton holds change-of-command ceremony
July 24, 2025
VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard, California State Parks Lifeguards rescue child near Big Lagoon County Park, Calif.
July 23, 2025
VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard, partner agencies medevac missing person near Tracy, Calif.
July 22, 2025
Coast Guard national security cutter returns to California following 121-day Bering Sea patrol
July 22, 2025
Media Advisory: U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle ride-in opportunity into San Francisco Bay, Friday, July 25
July 22, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit San Francisco
July 18, 2025
Coast Guard Pacific Area holds retirement ceremony
July 17, 2025
Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to sunken vessel near Santa Cruz, Calif.
July 15, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to remove the sunken vessel Chaleur near Stockton, Calif.
July 15, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard, Mexican Navy collaborate to disrupt suspected maritime smuggling venture off the coast of San Diego
July 14, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 3 aliens off the coast of Imperial Beach, Calif.
July 14, 2025
CORRECTION: Coast Guard assists 11 people aboard flooding catamaran off Dana Point, Calif.
July 8, 2025
Coast Guard Southwest District holds change-of-command ceremony in Alameda, Calif.
July 7, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts seven aliens 7.5 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, Calif.
July 5, 2025
Coast Guard, partner agencies assist four boaters near Cayucos, Calif.
July 5, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts three aliens 10 miles off Imperial Beach
July 5, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Southwest District to hold Change of Command Ceremony
July 3, 2025
Coast Guard District 11 renamed to Southwest District
July 2, 2025
Coast Guard to enforce safety zone for San Diego Big Bay Boom
June 30, 2025
Coast Guard medevacs mother and newborn from Catalina Island, Calif.
June 27, 2025
Coast Guard medevacs man from oil rig offshore Santa Barbara, Calif.
June 27, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle holds change of command ceremony
June 23, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 10 aliens in the vicinity of Point Loma
June 23, 2025
Media Advisory: U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle ride-in opportunity into San Francisco Bay Wednesday, June 25
June 22, 2025
UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for 2 missing people at Lake Tahoe
June 22, 2025
Coast Guard, partner agencies search for 2 missing people at Lake Tahoe
June 20, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit San Francisco
June 15, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 11 aliens off the coast of La Jolla
June 13, 2025
Coast Guard welcomes new Sector San Diego commanding officer during change of command ceremony in San Diego
June 12, 2025
Coast Guard medevacs man 185 miles offshore San Francisco
June 11, 2025
Media Advisory: Coast Guard to hold change of command ceremony at Sector San Diego
June 11, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 9 aliens near Alamitos Bay, Calif.
June 10, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 5 aliens off the coast of Point Loma, Calif.
June 10, 2025
UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for 6 missing people in downed plane near Pt. Loma, Calif.
June 9, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 7 aliens off the coast of Point Loma, Calif.
June 8, 2025
Coast Guard, partner agencies, respond to plane crash near Point Loma, Calif.
June 3, 2025
Coast Guard urges boating safety ahead of salmon opener
June 1, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 12 migrants off the coast of Point Loma
June 1, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 16 migrants off the coast of Point Loma
May 25, 2025
Coast Guard rescues 8 mariners from sailboat near San Francisco
May 24, 2025
Coast Guard encourages the public to avoid illegal operations this boating season
May 23, 2025
Coast Guard interdicts 10 aliens near Point Loma
May 20, 2025
Coast Guard relieves commander of Base Alameda

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(510) 772-8865

U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District
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Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 42
Alameda, CA 94501

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RT @USCGSoCal: 🇺🇸 USCGC Eagle is docked in San Pedro! The visit is Aug 1–3! Come tour America’s Tall Ship and meet the crew behind the sai…
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Eagle is in San Pedro! For more information about public tours: https://t.co/cDHxsBjmHO https://t.co/6q0ruC2tEp
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@uscg Eagle head to San Pedro! https://t.co/oYl4915KJT
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RT @CBSEveningNews: A powerful 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, sending waves…
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The Tsunami Advisory has been cancelled for the Bay Area and Central Coast. However, advisories remain in effect for other parts of California. Currents may still be strong — please use caution near the water. For the latest info, visit https://t.co/1uLaotjAVf https://t.co/t2JdX3yTHP
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Tsunami Warning has been issued. For updates, visit https://t.co/3X5b2PIEWe. For safety resources: https://t.co/pBrH2vR2Iy. https://t.co/BIsHWGLJ3G
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RT @NWSLosAngeles: A Tsunami Advisory has been issued, replacing the Tsunami Watch. The tsunami should arrive near 1AM tonight. If you are…
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UPDATE: The @USCG has concluded its search for the three people aboard a plane that crashed near Point Pinos, California. Read the full release here: https://t.co/T7KTcClBYG https://t.co/xEKJNq6LQm
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The @USCG, along with state and local agencies, is currently responding to a plane crash near Point Pinos. Read the full release here: https://t.co/pKrhdCjtS9 https://t.co/0zI5OwPvWK
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The @USCG rescued 5 people early Friday after a 37-foot fishing vessel ran aground near Humboldt Bay, CA. An MH-65 Dolphin crew hoisted all 5 aboard in 2 trips and brought them safely to Samoa Field Airport. No injuries or pollution reported. https://t.co/MobAOMeRdi
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RT @USCGSoCal: An @USCG ANT crew rescued an 11-year-old after the child's sailing vessel capsized in San Diego Bay on Wednesday. The child…
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Last week, Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay and @CalStateLG rescued a child from the water near Big Lagoon County Park, California. B/Z to CSP Lifeguards and Air Station Humboldt Bay responders! #SemperParatus #Humboldtcounty #USCG Read more: https://t.co/YchRaghYnD https://t.co/Ex234XDtD1
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Over the weekend, Air Station San Francisco conducted a medevac of an adult male from a ravine near Tracy, California. The patient was transferred to a #CHP helicopter crew and transported to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. #USCG Read more: https://t.co/GwqH3ObjTO https://t.co/xIKOnPcv8V
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RT @SFFDPIO: UPDATE On July 19, 2025, just before 9:30 in the morning, personnel from the San Francisco Fire Department, the police depart…
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@USCG crews and partners responded to a vessel fire near Santa Cruz, CA. Two people were rescued with no injuries. The vessel later sank in 47 ft of water with an estimated 650 GAL of fuel onboard. Slight sheening was observed and secured on Thurs. More: https://t.co/SpL6avq8lW
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Smuggling by sea continues to put lives at risk. From July 6–12, 5 illegal maritime events were reported, involving 15 aliens. These unsafe crossings are part of a growing and deadly trend. Help us spread the word—don’t take to the sea. #DontTakeToTheSea #SanDiego #USCG
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Crews from USCGC Hamilton, HITRON and TACLET South interdicted 3 narcotics smuggling vessels over 2 days! The crews seized almost 6,000kg of illicit narcotics! #uscg #uscgchamilton #hitron #tacletsouth https://t.co/AAUY1DD1sx
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Last #Weekend, Coast Guard Southwest members medevaced a 74-year-old male on a sailboat, AirSta San Francisco transported the individual to hospital. A 4-year-old boy on a cruise ship, AIR STA San Diego, hoisted the patient and guardian to EMS. All are in stable condition. #USCG https://t.co/hMRqyctFv8
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The USCG’s transformation has come to the SW. Moving forward, District 11 will be known as the Southwest District. Within the USCG’s renewal through Force Design 2028, the Service is renaming operational districts to more accurately indicate the regions they serve and represent. https://t.co/JSeZh50xeG
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