Rising uncertainty in the crab fishery is taking a toll, however, a function in part of shifting ocean conditions but also of growing public alarm about unintentional whale and other animal entanglements frequently linked to crabbing gear. For many crabbers, the...

HIGH SURF WARNING is in effect along the coast from Sonoma County through Monterey County 9 AM Sun to 9 PM Mon. Dangerous, life threatening waves will be the largest seen this season so far -- It's advised that people and their pets remain off and well away from the...

The commercial crabbing season has been delayed for a second time for the area north of the Sonoma-Mendocino county line. The delay is meant to allow the crustaceans time to mature and gain weight, according to state regulators. Normally crabbing begins on December...