Imperial Valley News

Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released a report on its implementation of the Food Protection Plan that was launched a year ago to protect both domestic and imported food from accidental and intentional contamination. .

Chicago, Illinois -  President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden officially announced key members of their national security team today: nominating Senator Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, selecting Defense Secretary Robert Gates to remain as Secretary of Defense, nominating Eric Holder as Attorney General, nominating Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, nominating Susan Rice as Ambassador to the United Nations and selecting General Jim Jones, USMC (Ret) as National Security Adviser.

Hollywood, California - Transporter 3 - Film Review by Lisa Miller (2008) Directed by Olivier Megaton, Starring: Jason Statham, Natalya Rudakova, Robert Knepper, Francois Berleand - Lionsgate/Rated PG-13/Action/103 min.

San Diego, California - More than 1,000 tickets remain available for Thursday night’s game between the Chargers and the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium.  Tickets for the 5:15 pm kickoff are available online at www.Chargers.com; the Chargers Ticket Office at Qualcomm Stadium (Gate C), or by calling TicketMaster at 619-220-TIXS (8497).

Palm Springs, California - Kitchens are often considered the heart of the home. Not only are they the site of meal preparation, but they’re also a central location for family gatherings and home entertaining. With so much happening in the kitchen, it’s important to keep it organized and updated, whether you’re throwing a party, trying to sell your home, or just having a family dinner.