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Poachers cited for illegally harvesting Pismo clams at Oceano Dunes

Written on 18 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers recently cited three individuals for illegally harvesting more than 100 Pismo clams at the Oceano Dunes. Wildlife officers were patrolling the Oceano Dunes recreation area when they saw three suspects... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach police cite four people for illegal clamming

Written on 3 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach police officers cited four people on Friday for illegal clamming. Cal Fire personnel reported the illicit activity. While one person had a fishing license, all four of those cited were digging up undersized clams. Officers... (Continue reading)

Mother fined $88,000 after children remove protected clams from Pismo Beach

Written on 25 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Fresno woman was hit with a more than $88,000 fine after her children collected 72 protected clams from Pismo Beach during a vacation in 2023. [ABC] During their vacation, Charlotte Russ’ five children collected what they... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach police arrest suspects for illegal clamming

Written on 23 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Pismo Beach police officers recently arrested several suspects for illegal clamming and seized more than 100 clams from them. Last Saturday, officers contacted several people who were illegally clamming north of the Pismo Beach Pier. Officers found... (Continue reading)