Rural Crime

Rural crime--theft, illegal dumping, drug manufacturing and other illegal activity--remains a pressing concern for many California farmers and ranchers. In a special, four-part series, Ag Alert examines the problems and how farmers and sheriffs deputies work to deter rural crime.

Part 1 - April 13, 2005:

• Locking Out Crime
• Crime losses top $10 million in 9-county ACTION area
• Commentary: Make your voice heard

Part 2 - April 20, 2005:

• Dumping Grounds?
• Counties find ways to help farmers tidy up illegal dumps

Part 3 - April 27, 2005:

• Illegal and hazardous
• How to spot a meth lab
• Senate committee to again take up rural crime funding bill

Part 4 - May 4, 2005:

• Prevention is the key