On June 24, 2026, CDFW officers patrolled the Klamath River near Happy Camp, citing one individual for unlawfully possessing a suction dredge in closed state waters, a violation of California Fish and Game Code (FGC) section 5653(e). The dredge was seized as evidence. Officers used a helicopter and ground crew to remove the dredge and delivered it...
“Jason’s leadership, deep technical knowledge and steady approach to complex challenges have made him an invaluable part of our Northern Region,” said CDFW Director Meghan Hertel. “His experience and longstanding relationships across the department and in our northernmost communities will serve...
Since Governor Newsom established the task force in 2022, the state has seized and destroyed more than 841,000 pounds of illicit cannabis valued at more than $1.3 billion. During coordinated enforcement operations conducted between April and June 2026, state and local partners...
CS editor Chris Cocoles' recent trip to France included a D-Day tour that provides some perspective about today's massive 250th Independence Day bash. ...
In 2026, permits again will be issued for eight separate one-week hunting periods – four permits for the A Zone and four for the D-5 Zone seasons that fall within the reserve’s boundaries. Each permit will accommodate up to two hunters....
