Friday, May 3, 2013

California Flare-Up: Grounded on Alcatraz

"Boat runs aground near Alcatraz isle

SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly two dozen people who were enjoying a bachelor party on what is billed as San Francisco Bay’s only ‘‘floating wine tasting room’’ are OK after their boat hit a shoal near Alcatraz Island and began sinking Friday night, officials said (AP)."