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The San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office announced an agricultural theft of over $2,000 of stolen cherries.
According to the sheriff’s office, Deputies responded to a report of agricultural theft near Waterloo and Fairchild—and what they found was fruit for thought. Three individuals were caught red-handed (and red-fingered) in the middle of stealing cherries. Turns out, they weren’t just picking fruit—they were picking a fight with the law. Over $2,000 worth of cherries were stolen, and another $2,000 in crop damage was done.
The suspects were tried to a string of other thefts across multiple counties. The suspects were allegedly selling the stolen goods at fruit stands throughout California. Thousands of dollars in cash were seized, their vehicle was towed, and all three were booked on felony charges including theft, conspiracy, and agricultural crimes.
The sheriffs office said this wasn’t just a petty pick—it was a well-organized produce plunder. The investigation is ongoing, with leads sprouting up across county lines.
Editors Note: within San Joaquin County, cherry farmers are expecting a 43% drop in this yeas harvest due to weather conditions. In response, the USDA announced it would purchase $3 million of sweet dried cherries to help mitigate the losses.
Image by Cherry Time
Contra Costa County U-Pick Cherries
In Contra Costa County, U-Pick Cherries continues to go strong with farms now open with daily updates from Harvest Time in Brentwood.
- Tioga Cherry: This variety offers a sweet crunch, dark flesh and a tangy finish. It’s moderate to large size makes it great for snacking.
- Coral Cherry: Loved by many, the coral variety is sweet and juicy with “pop” at the first bite. Corals are generously large making every bite satisfying.
- Black Pearl Cherry: This variety is a deep burgundy in color. With their sweet flavor and moderate firmness, this variety is perfect for snacking or baking.
| Farm Name | Farm Status | Farm Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 3-D Cherries-deFremery Farms | Open | We we are open today until 430. We have gorgeous Brooks, Coral, Tulare and Rainier for picking. Join us! |
| Airaya U-Pick Farm | Open | OPEN May 27-June 1 for delicious & healthy Apricots, White Peaches, White Nectarines & limited Yellow Peaches. $4.00/lb All Fruit Tues-Fri: 9-3pm Sat-Sun: 8-5pm Free bags and parking |
| Berry Best Farm | Open | U -pick strawberries is closed until further notice. Fruit-stand is open daily Monday -Friday 9:00 am-6:00pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Brentwoods Co. Co. County Wine Company | Open | We are open! Local wines and live music! Wednesday through Saturday . |
| Canciamilla Ranch | Open | Hello, we will re open Friday May 30th with yellow peaches and white nectarines from 9 am to 5 pm Thank you Canciamilla ranch harvest time # 12 |
| Chao’s Strawberries | Open | Fruit stand is open daily for pre-picked blackberries and strawberries for sale. Upick is open for the season. |
| Cherry Time | Open | Cherry Time will be OPEN Wednesday through Sunday 9-5 p.m.. We have lots of ripe beautiful cherries . |
| Deshi Gardens | Open | Our Cherries and Strawberries are ready for U-Pick! We are open on Weekends 8:00 am to 6:00pm, on weekdays 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Call 925 450 6080 for appointments. |
| Diablo Cherries | Open | OPEN FOR U-PICK 8am-5pm (closed Tuesdays!) $4 per lb., cash/card/venmo No reservations needed, Dogs Welcome! |
| Dwelley Farms | Open | Opening Day May 21st Mon – Sat 8 am – 6 pm Sunday 8:30 am – 5 pm |
| Farmer’s Daughter | Open | Now OPEN for the 2025 Season! 🍑☀️🚜 Please find us on Instagram @farmersdaughtproduce for more updates! |
| G&S Farms | Open | $4/lb picking corals, lapins and Rainiers |
| Gursky Ranch | Open | Open Tues-Sun, 10:00-5:00! |
| Long Shadow Farm | Open | Longshadowfarmbyron.com We are open for UPICK cherries and fresh Olive Oil. Open 5/30/25 to 6/1/25 9 am to 5 pm. 2001 Camino Diablo Rd Byron, CA Call Jim 925-766-1217 |
| Maggiore Cherry Ranch | Open | OPEN 5/29 to 5/30 8 am to 5 pm & 5/31 to 6/01 8 am to 4 pm |
| Marsh Creek Cherries | Open | OPEN this Thursday 5/22-Monday 5/26. Picking sweet red cherries |
| McCauley Olive Groves | Open | Monday-Friday 10-6 Saturday 9:30-5:30 Sunday 10-4 |
| McKinney Farms | Open | OPEN May 30 – June 1 U-Pick White Peaches and White Nectarines 8AM-4PM! |
| Papa’s U-Pick Cherries | Open | Open Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm and Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 4:30 pm |
| Pomeroy Farm | Open | Open May 29 threw June 2 with our White Rainier, Red Bing and Royal Ann Cherries. Spring crest and Spring Lady Peaches and Katy Apricots all at are 1600 Eureka ave. Orchard; Open 8:00 to 4:00 |
| RC U-Pick Cherries | Open | Open Monday 8:30 AM to 4 PM Closed Tuesday & Wednesday, open Thursday to Sunday |
| Seko Ranch Cherries | Open | Sunday June 1st we will be open with picked and sorted Bings, Corals, Rainiers(please call to see if we have gotten them in today)!! If we get the Rainiers in they will be limited! |
| Spinola Farm & Co | Open | Family Raised, Nature Made Celebrating 52 years. Our store hours are Sun: 11-5 Mon: 10-5 Tues: 10-5 Wed: 10-5 Thurs: 10-5 Fri: 10-5 Sat: 10-5 |
| Stanley Family Farms | Open | We have Rainiers! Open Friday- Sunday this weekend 8-5. Sunday June 1 might be our last day open for this season. Call 925 584 9890 with questions |
| Sweet Lou’s | Open | 2025 Cherry Season is OPEN! Cherries are ready for picking! Hours: Wed-Sun, 9am-5pm. Closed Mon-Tues. OPEN MEMORIAL DAY! Follow us on Facebook, IG, Google Maps. |
| The Cherry Pit | Open | Thank you for supporting our farm, see you in 2025! Follow us on Instagram @thecherrypitupick Formally Chavez U-Pick Cherries |
| Three Nunns Farm | Open | Open daily for cherry and strawberry UPICK! We offer tractor rides, farm attractions, and real fruit ice cream pops. A guaranteed memorable UPICK experience for all ages! |
| Urban Edge | Open | UPick White Peach & Nectarine & Flowers are OPEN picked Local Cherries Strawberries & Fresh picked organic Fruits & Veggies daily in the FarmStore Open Mon-Sat 8:30-6:00 Sun & Holidays 9:00-4:00 |
| Wolfe Ranch Cherries | Open | Open Daily except Tuesdays. Bing and White Rainier cherries. U pick. 8:30 til 3:00. Orchard closes for upick at 2:30 |
| Wolfe Ranch Peaches | Open | Open June 1 U-pick white peaches 8:30 to :3:00 |
| 5 Star Cherries | Closed | Thank you to all that visited us. See you in 2026 |
| Bacchini’s Fruit Tree | Closed | Nectarine, Cherry, Peach, Olallieberries & 🌻. See website for details & updates: www.bacchinisfarm.com/ |
| Bloomfield Cherries | Closed | Bloomfield Cherries is closed for the 2025 u-pick season. We’d will see you again in 2026! |
| Byron Growers | Closed | Byron Growers 3960 Holway Dr. Byron 🍓 Check us out on IG, FB, Google or Yelp! Harvest #67 |
| Campos Family Vineyards | Closed | Our tasting room is OPEN Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12-5PM |
| Creswell Family Farms | Closed | It is Strawberry Season. 🍓🍓 |
| Dejesus Ranch | Closed | Closed for the Season ! Thank you all who were able to come out to the farm. Hope to see you all again next season! |
| Dwelley – Suzuki | Closed | Closed for the season |
| Dwelley – TKs Ranch | Closed | 🍒 Temporarily picked out |
| Freitas Ranch Cherries | Closed | Open 7:30-4 Sat 6/10 Coral and Bing Cherries |
| G&S Farms Denali | Closed | Corals and Rainiers $4/lb |
| G&S Farms Dixon | Closed | U-pick cherries $4/lb were picking corals and black pearls |
| G&S Farms Stonecourt | Closed | |
| G&S Gonsalves | Closed | U-pick cherries $4/lb, picking Hazels |
| Guzman Family Farms | Closed | Black Pearls and Corals are HERE! Bring your friends and family to enjoy some |
| Kelsey Farms | Closed | Closed The Corals and Brooks are all done. |
| Maggiore Ranches | Closed | CLOSED FOR THE SEASON |
| Mike’s U-Pick | Closed | Mike’s U Pick White Peach, White & yellow Nectarine. Re-open June 5 – 8 OR until picked out. View Facebook, IG for updates |
| Mike’s U-Pick Cherries | Closed | Mikes U Pick Red Lapin Cherry Open June 4 – 8 OR until picked out! Mikesupick.com , FB, IG for more info. |
| Moffatt Ranch | Closed | |
| Nunn Better Farms | Closed | Nun Better Farms (2777 Sellers Ave.) is OPEN 9AM -7PM. ****CLOSED at Nunn Better Farms (5500 Balfour Road) ***** |
| Pease Ranch | Closed | We are closed Monday and Tuesday. We will be open Wednesday through Friday 8AM to noon for blackberries and cherries. |
| Rancho Zaragoza | Closed | CLOSED today for irrigation |
| Serendipity Cellars | Closed | Friday 3:00-7:00pm Shop our market. No outside beverages. No smoking. No pets. Children welcome on the grass. |
| Very Mulberry | Closed | The Farm is CLOSED for U-Pick Today, Sunday, June 1. |
| Vornhagen Farms Cherries | Closed | Coral Champagne, Brooks, Lapin, Tulare & White Rainier cherries. Closed for the 2025 season. Thank you! |
| Bell Ranch | ||
| J&E Family Farm | ||
| McCauley Estate Vineyards | ||
| Nunn Family Vineyards / Orchard & Vine | ||
| Oasis Family Ranch | ||
| Simoni & Massoni Farms | ||
| Smith Family Farm | ||
| Smith’s Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees | ||
| The Cherry Tree |
