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COVID-19 status; confidential conflict management services

July 18, 2022
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
COVID-19 status report The number of COVID-19 cases has continued to surge in California over the past two weeks. According to the CDC COVID Data Tracker, in California, 42 counties are experiencing a high rate of cases, 13 have a moderate rate, and only three counties have a low rate of infections.
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Positive ACP Found in San Diego

July 18, 2022
By Ben A Faber
CLas-positive Asian citrus psyllid found in commercial grove in Pauma Valley, San Diego County An Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) sample confirmed positive for Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) the bacteria that causes Huanglongbing (HLB) was collected from a commercial citrus grove in the Pauma...
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photos by Karen Metz
Under the Solano Sun: Article

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July 18, 2022
This spring I decided to try using potato grow bags. I planted seed potatoes in two bags and in one raised bed. I was late getting them planted, as we had been out of town. By the time they went into the soil, many of the seed potatoes had already sprouted.
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Spill the Beans: Article

Ergonomics and Circulation

July 18, 2022
By Bob Niklewicz PT MG Did you know there are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body? The word Ergonomics does come from Ergon work and Nomos natural laws. Ergonomics means the working body should function at optimal level within physiological limits.
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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Oishii Berries on the Move

July 16, 2022
By Mark P Bolda
Had a colleague forward me the video below of Oishii Berry, the upstart indoor strawberry growing operation out East selling strawberries for up to $50 a basket (that's right, a basket, with six fruit in each one).
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Fig 1 Adult female of Polyhagous shot hole borer
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Invasive Shothole Borers Threaten California’s Urban Forests

July 15, 2022
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas, Beatriz E Nobua Behrmann
When tiny tree-killing beetles first arrived in Southern California several years ago and began destroying urban and riparian forests, they raised widespread concerns among both tree experts and affected communities.
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4-H Leaders Council meeting July 19th, 2022

July 15, 2022
Dear members of the Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council, On Tuesday, July 19th, the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. The location will be at the large Conference room, 1432 Abbott Street. This is an in-person meeting.
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