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According to the recently released 2009 crop report for Santa Cruz County, the total gross production of agricultural commodities was the highest it’s ever been. The increase appears to have been driven by strawberries and nursery plants, including flowers. Apples, once the county’s biggest crop, has dropped to 10th. Officials attribute the increase in strawberry production to last year’s good weather.
A decision on a mandate to require spaying and neutering of specific dog breeds in Hollister has been postponed. Hollister City Council members delayed a decision at their meeting last night, on a proposed ordinance to require spaying and neutering of Chihuahuas and pit bulls. City officials plan to meet with groups who have opposition to the proposal. The decision on the mandate is slated for a meeting on September 20th.
The city of Santa Cruz will not be a stop on the 2011 AMGEN Tour of California. Mayor Mike Rotkin says the city doesn't have the budget for staffing for the event. Tour of California organizers have contacted city managers of Capitola to possibly host the race finish there next year. City leaders have not yet decided on whether or not to host the race finish.
A NURSERYMAN WAS AIRLIFTED TO AN OUT-OF-COUNTY HOSPITAL YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. THAT AFTER THE 65 YEAR-OLD MAN SUFFERED A SEVERE INJURY TO HIS ARM WHILE USING HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT A NURSERY ON HAMES ROAD IN CORRALITOS.
A CORRALITOS COUPLE WAS ARRESTED AFTER THEY WERE SEEN BREAKING INTO A LOCKED SHED, AND STEALING IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT FROM A SALINAS-AREA FLOWER GROWER. THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE OFF OLD STAGE ROAD. 38 YEAR-OLD GERALD LLOYD SMITH AND 30 YEAR-OLD YAMINAH MARQUEZ UNDERWOOD WERE BOOKED INTO MONTEREY COUNTY JAIL.