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Crop values sink with scarce water
Friday, July 30, 2010 By Adam Breen Ag product worth declines by $50 million over past two years as growers plant less
The value of locally-produced crops has fallen almost $50 million over the past two years, including a nearly $19 million drop in 2009, the second consecutive down year for agriculture following six years of growth.
Despite the drop in value, as reported in the annual crop report presented to the county Board of Supervisors this week, Agriculture Commissioner Ron Ross said the diversity of local crops should allow the industry to rebound.
"Agriculture is dynamic," he said. "The agriculture here is well-diversified. If something goes up in production, some other commodity typically goes down."
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Court warns of jury scam
Phone ruse seeks personal information for fraud, ID theft
Local and state court officials are reporting the resurgence in a telephone scam designed to dupe people into divulging personal information by claiming they've failed to report for jury duty.
The scammer, posing as a court official, claims that the person being called missed jury duty and may be arrested if they don't provide information such as their Social Security Number or financial information. People who provide personal information could fall prey to a scam in which the caller tries to steal their identity to apply for credit cards or loans.
"I've been contacted by a couple members of the community who are worried about the jury scam," said Gil Solorio, executive officer of San Benito County courts.
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 | | Two girls hula hoop outside the Nancy's Angel Network team tent during last year's Relay for Life. The fundraiser fit in with the team's 'Grease' theme. | | Photo by: File Photo |
Good run for relay
American Cancer Society event exceeds '09 totals
The Hollister Relay For Life has a new day and start time this year that will allow for a full 24-hour walk, and local teams already have exceeded fundraising efforts from 2009.
"It was actually a recommendation of the American Cancer Society," said Kim Vera, a co-chair of the event. "It is supposed to be a true 24 hours."
In past years, the event started Friday afternoon, with an opening ceremony at 5 p.m. and ended Saturday at noon. This year the event will start July 31 at 10 a.m. and end Aug. 1 at 10 a.m., at the San Benito High School football stadium. Participating teams agree to have at least one team member walking on the track for the 24-hour event.
This year, 62 teams are registered and they raised $60,000 by July 22. The teams can raise more money at the event with games and other fundraisers. They also have until Aug. 15 to continue their efforts.
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