Bay Area UFO Sighting: Berkeley–Alameda–San Jose Corridor (1950)
📍 Location
San Francisco Bay Area, Berkeley, CA
Specific Location: Berkeley to Alameda to San Jose, California
Coordinates: 37.87190, -122.25850
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37.8719°, -122.2585°
📝 Description
Unidentified aerial phenomenon reported by multiple witnesses, including military personnel, along a corridor from Berkeley through Alameda to San Jose. Subsequent Air Force assessment attributed the sightings to radar testing kites released from Treasure Island and Fort Baker twice daily.
🔍 Circumstances
Sightings occurred during routine radar kite tests conducted in the Bay Area; witnesses observed unusual aerial activity along the Berkeley–Alameda–San Jose corridor.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmiw7abcz002j8fhgck01lrjg
- Primary Source
- mercurynews.com
- Article Date
- February 16, 2015
- Added to Map
- December 7, 2025