To Debbie Riccio:
 
I am not sure of the actual origin of the California Border crossing;
however, historically, they have been used for several other purposes than
the purported "agricultural" check station, to include checking to prevent
people with too little money from entering the state during the Dust Bowl era.
 
Jim B and the girls (Bandita and Chiquitta)
[Posted in FML issue 1284]