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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Under the authority of Section 8276.1(c)(1) of the Fish and Game Code, the director may restrict take of commercial Dungeness crab after making a preliminary determination that commercial crab fishing poses a significant risk of marine life entanglement.
Before taking this action, the director considered all recommendations and information provided within the public notice period that ended at 5:30 p.m. on April 17.
Effective May 15, at 11:59 p.m. no vessel may deploy commercial Dungeness crab fishing gear, take or possess crab in Districts 10, 17, 18 or 19 due to significant risk of marine life entanglement. The closure will remain in place for the remainder of the 2019-20 California commercial Dungeness crab season.
CDFW will engage regularly with the California Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group to review scientific information and advise efforts to minimize the risk of whale and sea turtle entanglements.
Based on that process, CDFW may take additional management actions in response to future risk assessments in the Northern Management Area (Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9).
For more information related to the risk assessment process or this closure, please visit CDFW's Whale Safe Fisheries page.
CDFW understands the challenges faced by California's commercial fishing industry during these difficult times. CDFW is committed to working with our industry partners to maximize their ability to safely deliver fresh, sustainably caught seafood during the COVID-19 crisis.
The decision provides additional time on the water while balancing the need to protect whales and turtles. Further, we will continue to explore options to assist commercial fishermen regarding federal funds earmarked for fisheries and aquaculture in the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act. Finally, we encourage local ports and harbors to maintain continuity of commercial fisheries and sales of fish in a manner consistent with the health and safety guidelines issued by the California Department of Public Health and local public health officials.
For more information on Dungeness crab, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/crab .
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- Written by: Governor’s Office
The task force will be co-chaired by Governor Newsom’s Chief of Staff Ann O’Leary and philanthropist, environmentalist and businessman Tom Steyer, who was also appointed chief advisor to the governor on business and jobs recovery. He will receive no compensation for his service.
Members of the task force include Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, Senate Minority Leader Shannon Grove, Assembly Minority Leader Marie Waldron, former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, Walt Disney Co. Executive Chairman Bob Iger, former head of the Small Business Administration Aida Álvarez and dozens of prominent leaders in business, labor, health care, academia and philanthropy.
Read the full list of Task Force members here.
“This pandemic has forced millions of Californians out of jobs – with the most vulnerable hit the hardest,” said Gov. Newsom. "While we have made significant progress in flattening the curve and increased preparedness of our health care delivery system, the actions taken have also impacted the economy, poverty and overall health care in California. We will use a gradual, science-based and data-driven framework to guide our re-opening timing while planning our economic recovery. I am honored that dozens of leaders in business, labor, health and philanthropy are stepping up to meet this moment by committing their time and talent to lift up all Californians. Through their leadership, and the leadership of California’s 40 million residents, I have no doubt we will emerge stronger from this crisis.”
The task force will work to develop actions government and businesses can take to help Californians recover as fast as safely possible from the COVID-19 induced recession and to shape a fair, green, and prosperous future. They will meet twice a month throughout 2020 to develop options that would work for all Californians, with a particular focus on those hardest hit by the pandemic.
“Gov. Newsom has been a steady hand and shining example of how to lead during a crisis, and I am thrilled to help in this critical way,” said Steyer. “In the coming weeks and months, we will bring together the public and private sectors, outside experts, organized labor, environmental groups, and activists to develop recommendations for a recovery plan that works for all Californians, with an emphasis on those communities hardest hit by the pandemic. Our goal is to present Governor Newsom with tangible actions that leverage the task force’s expertise to rebuild California, emphasize smart, green technologies and provide a model for just economic development for our country.”
The task force will craft ideas for short, medium, and long-term solutions that reflect communities across the state, and emphasize a fair and equitable recovery. There will be significant emphasis on the state’s strengths, including diversity and innovation.
The task force will not only focus on the state’s immediate recovery but on actions to support a cleaner, more equitable and prosperous future for all Californians. It will build on the important work of other groups including the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors, the Higher Education Council and the Commission on the Future of Work. Both co-chairs of the Future of Work Commission, President of SEIU Mary Kay Henry and Senior Partner of McKinsey & Co. James Manyika, will serve on the new task force.
The governor formed the Business and Jobs Recovery Task Force just days after he announced a multi-state task force with Oregon and Washington to coordinate the reopening of our regional economy.
Gov. Newsom outlined a road map to recovery with six indicators that should be met before California’s stay-at-home orders are modified.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on California’s economy. The state has seen more than 2.8 million unemployment claims since March 12 – not including undocumented residents or independent contractors. The impact has been particularly devastating for California’s small businesses.
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- Written by: Caltrans
The goal is to increase the number of convenient food options available to truck drivers.
Food truck operators can apply for a temporary encroachment easement permit to operate at one or more of the state’s 86 rest areas.
Each food truck is responsible for all waste cleanup and removal, following all food-safety rules, and maintaining social distancing among employees and customers.
Operators need to specify the rest areas for which they are applying, and the permits will be valid through June 15.
Because food trucks are licensed locally, each truck can only operate within the locality for which they are licensed and permitted by the local health inspector.
“Helping our truckers and facilitating the movement of essential goods during the COVID-19 crisis is a priority. We hope this gives truckers more food options to keep them and the economy moving,” said Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. “We also hope this provides additional business opportunities for food trucks hit hard by stay-at-home health orders.”
“We appreciate Gov. Newsom and Caltrans for recognizing the vital role truck drivers play in keeping our communities safe and for working with trucking to ensure our industry has the tools necessary to respond to this crisis,” said Shawn Yadon, chief executive officer for the California Trucking Association. “Access to a warm meal is as essential as the truckers on our roads who continue to transport basic necessities, medical supplies and emergency equipment to communities across the state.”
Gov. Newsom’s Executive Order N-52-20 suspends restrictions on selling commercial food at the state’s rest areas during the COVID-19 crisis. The FHWA suspended related federal prohibitions last week.
Caltrans will begin accepting applications immediately. Applicants can submit requests for specific rest areas here.
The state rest area system was created to promote greater safety and convenience on state highways.
For details on each rest area, visit QuickMap at www.quickmap.dot.ca.gov . In the left-most QuickMap window, click on Options and then click the Rest Area box. A simple map of the rest areas is also attached to this email.
Because many rest areas have been established in remote areas with fewer roadside services available, Caltrans cannot guarantee every rest area will be served by a food truck and at what frequency. Lists of participating food trucks will be posted on the Caltrans website.
If an applicant has any questions, they should contact their local district. See a list of contacts by district here.
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- Written by: Lake County News Reports
On April 10, the Pacific Fishery Management Council recommended the following 2020 season dates for the state's four management areas:
– In the Klamath Management Zone, which is the area between the Oregon/California state line and Horse Mountain (40°05'00" N. latitude), the season is expected to open June 6 and continue through Aug. 9.
– The Fort Bragg and San Francisco areas, which extend from Horse Mountain to Point Arena (38°57'30" N. latitude) and Point Arena to Pigeon Point (37°11'00" N. latitude), respectively, are expected to open on May 1 and continue through Nov. 8.
– The Monterey area, between Pigeon Point and the U.S./Mexico border, is expected to open on May 1 and will continue through Oct. 4.
These seasons are the outcome of a months-long public process and reflect efforts to maximize recreational angling opportunity.
They also consider the stock conservation objectives prescribed by the council and the National Marine Fisheries Service for 2020. Most notably, the persistent low abundance of Klamath River Fall Chinook was a concern and resulted in limited time on the water along the north coast.
In addition to the challenge that a constraining stock introduces into the annual season-setting process, managers and stakeholders set seasons in the face of the looming uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic poses to many anglers hoping to access the fishery.
If state or local government orders render access to the fishery impracticable when opening day arrives, the Council's recommendations include a contingency provision. In the event the Monterey, San Francisco and Fort Bragg areas do not open on May 1 due to COVID-19 restrictions, an extension of the season would be allowed in the most time-constrained Klamath Management Zone.
When the season opens, the minimum size limit is 20 inches total length in all areas north of Pigeon Point, and 24 inches total length in the Monterey area. The daily bag limit is two Chinook salmon per day. No more than two daily bag limits may be possessed when on land.
On a vessel in ocean waters, no person shall possess or bring ashore more than one daily bag limit. Retention of coho salmon (also known as silver salmon) is prohibited in all ocean fisheries off California.
Ocean salmon regulations in state waters automatically conform to federal regulations using the process described in the California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 1.95.
Public notification of any in-season change is made through the NMFS Ocean Salmon Hotline. Before engaging in any fishing activity for ocean salmon, please check one of the following resources for the most up-to-date information:
– California Department of Fish and Wildlife website.
– National Marine Fisheries Service Ocean Salmon Hotline, 800-662-9825.
– CDFW Ocean Salmon Hotline, 707-576-3429.