Imperial Valley News Center
The Plastic That Washes Up on Hawaii’s Beaches Affects Me
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- Written by Jennifer Lynch, a marine environmental toxicologist
Honolulu, Hawaii - On the occasional weekend when I find myself avoiding house chores or lacking a social event, I wear out my 3-year-old daughter at Kualoa Regional Park, only 15 minutes from our home on the windward coast of Oahu. Yes, this is a major perk of living in Hawaii! There, the sun warms my skin, the breeze blows through my hair, and my daughter’s excited squeals pierce the relaxing sounds of the waves washing ashore. My daughter immediately starts making “snow angels” in the sand, chasing the water up and down the beach, and building sandcastles. I wish I could be as carefree as she is.
Condolences on the Passing of Israel’s First Lady Nechama Rivlin
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - On behalf of Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and the American people, we extend our deepest condolences to President Reuven Rivlin, his family and the people of Israel on the passing of Israel’s First Lady, Nechama Rivlin. Beloved for her warmth and kindness, she touched the hearts of so many over the years.
Two Male Giraffe Calves Mix with the Herd for the First Time at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
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- Written by Imperial Valley News
Escondido, California - Two male giraffe calves born earlier this year began interacting with the herd yesterday in their field exhibit at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, enthusiastically racing around and kicking up their heels. Both calves had spent the past few months in the protected surroundings of an enclosure, or boma, where they were bottle-fed three times a day and received specialized care. “We determined we needed to hand-rear them because of some medical issues,” explained Kimberly Millspaugh, senior keeper.
CDFA Healthy Soils Program selected 217 projects for award
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- Written by IVN
Sacramento, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 217 projects for award, totaling approximately $12.48 million in grant requests, through its Healthy Soils Program. This program encourages farmers and ranchers to implement practices that reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases, sequesters carbon in soils and improves soil health.
FDA approves first treatment for episodic cluster headache that reduces the frequency of attacks
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm) solution for injection for the treatment of episodic cluster headache in adults.
California Charter School Scheme Stole More Than $50 Million in Public Funds
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- Written by SDCDA
San Diego, California - An Australian national, who is a charter school operator in the U.S., and his Long Beach business partner, conspired to siphon more than $50 million from the State of California for years according to a grand jury indictment. As part of a wide-ranging scheme, the defendants sought out small school districts with limited experience in oversight and proposed they authorize online charter schools to earn additional public funds in the form of oversight fees. Sean McManus, 46, and Jason Schrock, 44, the CEO and president of A3 Education, along with nine other defendants have been indicted in San Diego County on a several criminal counts including conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, paying for student information and conflict of interest.
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