A sponge crab looks like a clump of sponge, but closer inspection shows tiny eyes, fuzzy legs and pinkish red claw tips, Jace ...

The State of California has approved using ropeless pop-up traps for crabbers struggling with shortened seasons. Scott Rates reports.

California Fish and Wildlife has approved ropeless pop-up gear for spring Dungeness crab fishing, allowing licensed fishers statewide to apply to use the whale-safe technology from April 1 through ...

At any rate, friend o’ the LoCO and local photographer extraordinaire Matt Filar — a big fan of both the Humboldt Crabs and ...

In the forebay, Mesa reported largemouth bass are the top option with soft plastics as striped bass fishing is dominated by undersized fish. Check 12 is extremely popular, and it is crowded most of ...

Several decades ago, the San Francisco Giants introduced a team mascot called the Crazy Crab — a nod to the bay’s beloved ...

This morning, the Humboldt Fishermen’s Marketing Association, which represents local, independent boat captains, agreed to a negotiated price of $4.75 per pound for the succulent crustaceans, ...

A rapid-fire barrage of 16 earthquakes slammed Southern California in less than 24 hours, reigniting terrifying fears that the “Big One” is getting ready to tear the region apart. A 4.9 magnitude ...

The state of California has decided to further delay the start of the commercial crab season along a stretch of its Northern coast after detecting elevated levels of domoic acid in the area. After ...

After delays due to entanglement risk, crab meat quality issues, and elevated levels of domoic acid, the commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open in portions of northern California on Jan. 15 under ...

Dungeness crabs caught off California. California Department of Fish and Wildlife photo. After delays due to entanglement risk, crab meat quality issues, and elevated levels of domoic acid, the ...

Southern California’s festival calendar is beginning to take shape for 2026, offering a wide-ranging mix of music, culture and live experiences across the region. From massive, multi-genre gatherings ...