Coastal Restoration

Minh Tran, who has a record of infractions and misdemeanor convictions for state Fish and Game Code violations, was sentenced to 10 days in jail, three years of probation and a $20,580 fine. A state Fish and Wildlife warden spotted the couple Feb. 14 as they arrived at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay in their 18-foot Boston Whaler powerboat. The warden saw 20 crabs in an open ice chest but found 16 more in a canvas bag in the boat's anchor compartment, authorities said.