Imperial Valley News Center
Zimbabwe's Elections
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Washington, DC - Zimbabwe’s July 30 elections presented the country with an historic chance to move beyond the political and economic crises of the past and toward profound democratic change. The Zimbabwean people turned out massively to cast their votes, underscoring their aspirations for a better future, despite challenges during the pre-election period.
Van Oriental Foods Inc. Recalls Pork Egg Rolls
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Washington, DC - Van Oriental Foods Inc., a Dallas, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 10,385 pounds of heat treated but not fully cooked and not shelf stable pork egg rolls that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically soft plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday.
Eradication of a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestation around Fairfield
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Fairfield, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Solano County Agricultural Commissioner’s office have eradicated a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestation centered in and around the City of Fairfield, ending a 108-square-mile quarantine that began September 25, 2017. A total of ten flies were detected.
Duiker Calf Born at the San Diego Zoo
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San Diego, California - A month-old duiker calf eagerly took a bottle from her keeper earlier today (Aug. 3, 2018) at the San Diego Zoo. Then the calf spent some bonding time with her mother and father. The female calf, named Etana (pronounced eh-TA-na, meaning Swahili for “strong one”), was born in an off-exhibit area of the Zoo’s Ituri Forest multi-species habitat on July 7, to first-time mom, Peep.
USDA seeking comments on rural broadband initiative
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Washington, DC - USDA is inviting comments on the implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program established in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 on March 23, 2018.
First Lady Melania Trump Begins Planning for the 2018 Christmas Season at the White House
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Washington, DC - The initial planning for the 2018 Christmas season is underway at the White House. First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump are opening the people’s house up to the public for the traditional Christmas decorating of the White House.
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