matt barnes says last year it was raining the day the season opened, but today the sun was out and peopleup early lining up for crab. i'm very excited for today though, to have this opportunity and sell to the straight to the public. and it's like small business owner, you know, it's awesome. the opening of the commercial dungeness crab season's traditional start is mid-november, but state wildlife officials delayed it several times to protect migrating whales. it is what it is, you know, as long as the whales are safe, you know, you know, i can wait and get my crab. so coming out here, you know, with everybody else is, you know,w, a little exciting. a trip many say is well worth the wait. this is the first time i decided i want to drive up and see how i love crab. christie smith, nbc, bay area news. new tonight a tesla fire in contra costa county is being investigated as arson. it happened just before three this afternoon in a parking lot on arnold drive in martinez. investigators have not said how it started. the video shows flames and smoke coming out of the car's windows. firefighters