Media Contact Contact an Information Officer Related News Feeds California Outdoors Q&A OSPR News Marine Region News Subscribe Subscribe to CDFW News releases via email or text.* Sign Up(opens in new tab) *Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. Follow Us Follow on Twitter @CaliforniaDFW(opens in new tab) Follow on Facebook(opens in new tab) Search News 2022-2023 News Releases Fish and Game Commission Suspends and Terminates Fishing Privileges for Two Southern California Commercial Lobster Fishermen November 16, 2023 During its Oct. 12 meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission adopted recommendations from the CDFW to revoke the commercial fishing licenses of two Southern California commercial fishermen, Michael Volaski and Arthur Esparza. Continue reading... Categories: FGC, Fisheries, Law Enforcement, Marine Tagged: Fish and Game CommissionLobsterwildlife officerlicense suspendedcommercial fishing San Diego Area Wildlife Officer is CDFW’s 2021 Wildlife Officer of the Year August 16, 2022 Warden Austin Smith has been named 2021 Wildlife Officer of the Year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced. Continue reading... Categories: Law Enforcement, Public Safety Tagged: law enforcementwardenwildlife officerawardWildlife Officer of the YearSan Diego