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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of CAL FIRE Employee
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. Thursday issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Heavy Equipment Mechanic Andrew Brake:
Drones and wildfires don’t mix
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Riverside, California - More than 120 wildfires are burning across 1.6 million acres in the United States. Firefighters aren’t just struggling to battle these blazes, they’re also facing the dangers posed by unauthorized drone flights over or near the fires. Firefighters across the nation have repeatedly been forced to cease helicopter and airplane operations because the presence of drones prevented them from flying safely. In these circumstances, the minutes or hours of flight delay could mean lost lives and destroyed property.
Secretary of State Pompeo's Call With Mexican Foreign Secretary Videgaray
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Washington, DC - Wednesday U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray. The two leaders talked about the importance of reducing irregular migration through Mexico and the region and discussed the need for greater investment in Central America to address security, governance, and economic prosperity challenges.
Look beyond the rating on "Eighth Grade’ film"
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West Lafayette, Indiana - The Motion Picture Association of America has been under fire for its R-rating of “Eighth Grade,” an independent film about a middle school student directed and written by comedian Bo Burnham. The movie garnered the rating for explicit language and some sexual material, according to its IMBd webpage.
Ecuador National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States, I extend congratulations to the people of Ecuador on the anniversary of the first call to independence on August 10, 1809, which sparked the independence movement in Latin America 209 years ago.
California joins nation in celebrating National Farmers Market Week
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Sacramento, California - The USDA has designated the week of August 5-11 as National Farmers Market Week. California leads the nation with nearly 800 certified farmers markets – sales venues for certified agricultural producers selling healthy and high-quality produce directly to consumers.
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