Issues / 1996 / Aug 01
Digital Divining Rod
New irrigation monitoring system uses computers to conserve water.
There is a new device being tested in the Salinas and San Joaquin valleys that, if successful, could revolutionize the way farmers throughout water-depleted California irrigate their crops. EnviroSCAN, marketed by Australia-basd Sentek Environmental Innovations, ...
Language Lessons
Seaside parents quesion bilingual education.
"I'm not a prejudiced person, I swear I'm not," insists Dawn Balding. Seaside mother of four. "But when my kids are not getting a good education and they're getting pushed aside, I lose it." This ...
All Together Now
Grassroots efforts in Salinas help curb violence
The city of Salinas' report of fewer homicides in 1996 to date than in recent years may be attributed in part to the growth of community-based programs, say city officials and representatives of grassroots community ...
