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State health agencies determined that Dungeness crab from the southern boundary of the Reading Rock State Marine Protected Areas (41⁰ 17.6’ N. latitude) to Cape Mendocino, Humboldt County (40⁰ 10’ N. latitude), pose a human health risk due to elevated levels of domoic acid and recommended a delay of the recreational Dungeness crab fishery. Following this recommendation, CDFW Director Meghan Hertel has delayed the recreational Dungeness crab fishery in this area.

CDFW is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list veiny monardella under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).

CDFW awards $576,000 to support seven projects advancing conservation and habitat protection across California.

The recreational Dungeness crab season will open under trap restrictions beginning November 7, 2026, except in a portion of Northern California where it has been delayed due to a public health hazard.

As California continues its coordinated statewide crackdown on the illicit cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced authorities have seized and destroyed more than 139,000 pounds of illegal cannabis worth more than $230 million so far this year.