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Buy fresh caught crab direct from boats starting today at Fishermans Wharf
The public can now buy fresh, live Dungeness Crab directly from crabbing boats starting today on Piers 45 and 47 on Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco.Read More
Delay in crab season erases local Dungeness from holiday menus
The start of commercial Dungeness crab season, originally set to start Friday, has been delayed until Dec. 15.Read More
Dungeness crab season delayed yet again
In news worthy of making some Bay Area residents crabby, the Northern California commercial Dungeness crab season has been delayed again.Read More
Health risks prompt extension of rock crab ban
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Services Tuesday extended the duration of an emergency closure of the commercial rock crab fishery in Northern California.Read More
Last year’s crab season officially declared a disaster
While it still might be a long-time coming, commercial crab fishermen could eventually receive federal disaster relief money for last year's aborted season.Read More
Crabbers split price difference, end strike
A crab fishers' association on strike over the wholesale price per pound of Dungeness crab in Northern California reached a compromise Friday.Read More
Crabber strike grows, pinching supply
Members of a striking crab fishers' association in Northern California met Wednesday afternoon to discuss the ongoing work stoppage.Read More
Dungeness crab season opens next week
The commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open as scheduled next month because the levels of domoic acid in the crabs are low enough that eating them does not pose...Read More
Dungeness crab ‘looking good’ for on-time season opening
The upcoming Dungeness crab season appears to be headed in a good direction, according to the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife.Read More
‘Great’ crab is ready for eating after delayed season opening
During normal seasons, the state's crab fishery is worth an estimated $65 million and involves the participation of roughly 600 vessels.Read More
Fishermen urge slower, safer start to crab season
The Dungeness Crab Task Force wants to wait for statewide clearance of domoic acid risk.Read More
Crabbing ban lifted off California coast
The California Department of Public Health on Thursday lifted the health advisory for Dungeness crabs for all areas south of Point Reyes.Read More
Crab ban lifted along Central California coast
A health advisory for Dungeness and rock crab has been lifted for the Santa Barbara County coast and most of the San Luis Obispo County.Read More
Crab season delayed over neurotoxin
The start of recreational crab season has been delayed just days before its scheduled start.Read More
Warning sounded over Dungeness crab toxin
State officials issued a health advisory Tuesday against eating Dungeness and rock crab caught along the California coast from Santa Barbara to the Oregon border due to dangerous levels of...Read More
Crab poachers hid booty in secret compartments
A man and woman caught with crabs in secret compartments of their speedboat were sentenced to jail time and hefty fines.Read More
You Can Make This: No-recipe crab cakes
Once you realize you don't always need a recipe, you'll make your favorites a lot more often.Read More
Mayor Ed Lee pays off Super Bowl bet
Mayor Ed Lee made good on his Super Bowl bet Friday with some community service — and some eating — in Baltimore.Read More
Crab season isn’t yet crackin’
Put away those Bon Appétit crab recipes — it looks like the Bay Area Dungeness crab season has been delayed until further notice.Read More
Local crab season begins next week
Get the butter. Get the lemon. Ready, set…craccccck! The promise of sweet, sweet Dungeness crab is just around the bend, as news arrives today that the local commercial crab...Read More