California News

'It's Raining Fun' at the San Diego Zoo for Play Days

San Diego, California - Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo went on a treasure hunt today for special treats including raisins, figs, apples, oranges and other delicious snacks tossed by keepers in honor of Play Days.  It was raining raisins at the gorilla exhibit this morning as the male gorilla, Paul Donn, who is 24 years old and just less than 450 pounds, enjoyed delicious snacks, tossed into the exhibit, with other gorillas in his troop including Jessica, Azizi, and Ndija. 

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Episcopal, Lutheran and Roman Catholic bishops wash feet of homeless people

San Diego, California - The second annual Interfaith Community Footwashing includes not only Bishop James Mathes, the Episcopal bishop, but also Bishop Cirilio Flores, the coadjutor Roman Catholic bishop and Bishop Murray Finck, the Lutheran bishop in washing the feet of homeless people on Thursday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church Center, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego.

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Governor and First Lady Honor Sgt. 1st Class James F. Grissom

Sacramento, California - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Sgt. 1st Class James F. Grissom, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.

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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Officer

Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Officer Gilbert Cortez:

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General Petraeus To Visit USC

Los Angeles, California - Retired General David H. Petraeus, architect and namesake of the counterinsurgency doctrine that stabilized Iraq under U.S. and allied forces and former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), will visit USC on March 26 to honor the university's long commitment to veterans and ROTC students.

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U.S. Border Patrol Agents Arrest Child Molester

Jacumba, California - U.S. Border Patrol agents working near the U.S./Mexico International Border arrested a male Mexican national last night who had a previous conviction for child molestation.

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Governor Brown Announces Appointments

Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments.

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California Department of Food and Agriculture Feed Inspection Advisory Board Vacancies

Sacramento, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing four vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board. The board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to the department to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute to a clean and wholesome supply of milk, meat and eggs.

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