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BAY AREA, Calif. – Californians will end 2017 with another busy travel holiday, and they're getting some much-needed relief at the pump as an early Christmas present.
According to a survey commissioned by AAA this month, more than one-third of Californians are planning to travel between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1, with most planning to drive to their destination.
The survey results:
– More than one-third (34%) of Californians say they will travel between Saturday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Jan. 1.
– Three-quarters (77%) of respondents said they will travel within the state of California, with the remainder traveling out of state.
– Of those traveling, 82 percent will drive to their destination, 16 percent are flying and 2 percent will take public transportation.
– One-quarter (27%) of respondents planned to travel solo, 43 percent will travel with one other person, and 30 percent planned to travel with family or friends.
– More than 80 percent of respondents say they will visit family, with about 11 percent of respondents saying they are planning to spend time outdoors (skiing, camping).
"The holiday season is all about spending time with family and friends. For those who aren't traveling this season, many will be hosting guests – including Santa Claus, of course," said Mike Blasky, a spokesman for AAA Northern California.
The good news: Gas prices have dropped an average of 12 cents across the state since November.
That's due to several factors, including decreased travel demand after the busiest Thanksgiving in a decade.
More gas stations are also selling the cheaper winter blend of gasoline, which is less refined and cheaper to produce.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced an additional 15-day delay for the upcoming commercial Dungeness crab season, based on the results of another round of pre-season quality testing conducted on Dec. 5.
The tests continued to show that Dungeness crab are not yet ready for harvesting.
The delay affects Fish and Game Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9 (Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties). The season in these districts is now scheduled to open on 12:01 a.m. Dec. 31, 2017, to be preceded by a 64-hour gear setting period that would begin no earlier than 8:01 a.m. on Dec. 28, 2017.
Crab quality tests are conducted regularly to ensure that crab are filled out enough prior to harvesting. Tests follow guidelines established by the Tri-State Dungeness Crab Committee, which is overseen by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.
Additional testing will be scheduled to occur by Dec. 22. If quality remains low, an additional delay until Jan. 15, 2018 will be issued by the director. This date is the latest the season can be delayed due to quality testing.
No vessel may take or land crab within Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9 during the closure period. In addition, any vessel that lands crab from ocean waters outside of Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9 is prohibited from participating in the crab fishery in Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9, or any other delayed opening areas in Oregon or Washington, for 30 days following the opening of those areas as outline in California's Fair Start Provision (Fish and Game Code, section 8279.1).
The updated Frequently Asked Questions for the current 2017-18 season addresses questions regarding the Fair Start provision.
For more information on health advisories related to fisheries, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Health-Advisories.
For more information about Dungeness crab fisheries in California, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/crab.
The tests continued to show that Dungeness crab are not yet ready for harvesting.
The delay affects Fish and Game Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9 (Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties). The season in these districts is now scheduled to open on 12:01 a.m. Dec. 31, 2017, to be preceded by a 64-hour gear setting period that would begin no earlier than 8:01 a.m. on Dec. 28, 2017.
Crab quality tests are conducted regularly to ensure that crab are filled out enough prior to harvesting. Tests follow guidelines established by the Tri-State Dungeness Crab Committee, which is overseen by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.
Additional testing will be scheduled to occur by Dec. 22. If quality remains low, an additional delay until Jan. 15, 2018 will be issued by the director. This date is the latest the season can be delayed due to quality testing.
No vessel may take or land crab within Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9 during the closure period. In addition, any vessel that lands crab from ocean waters outside of Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9 is prohibited from participating in the crab fishery in Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9, or any other delayed opening areas in Oregon or Washington, for 30 days following the opening of those areas as outline in California's Fair Start Provision (Fish and Game Code, section 8279.1).
The updated Frequently Asked Questions for the current 2017-18 season addresses questions regarding the Fair Start provision.
For more information on health advisories related to fisheries, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Health-Advisories.
For more information about Dungeness crab fisheries in California, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/crab.
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