Imperial Valley News Center
Liberia's National Day
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to the people of Liberia as you celebrate 168 years of independence on July 26.
CDFA teams up with UC Davis in new program for graduate students
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- Written by Agriculture Linda Katehi, Chancellor, UC Davis
Sacramento, California - What does the top-rated agricultural university in the world and CDFA have in common? In addition to working on key issues involving food and agriculture, they each make their home in the same region of California; and they offer unique opportunities for students, including future Ag leaders, to learn about real-life policy issues while making a meaningful contribution through public service.
Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA
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- Written by IVN
Sacramento, California - California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Wragg Fire burning in Napa, Yolo and Solano Counties. The FMAG also enables local, state and tribal agencies to recover eligible costs.
FBI Announces Economic Espionage Awareness Campaign
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - FBI officials today announced a nationwide campaign geared toward educating business and industry leaders about the growing threat—and mounting losses of economic espionage. As part of the campaign, the FBI is releasing to the public a short video, The Company Man: Protecting America’s Secrets. The video, created by the FBI in collaboration with the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, is based on an actual case involving the attempted theft of trade secrets from a United States company by a foreign competitor.
Convicted Former Chief Financial Officer Indicted on Additional Fraud-Related Charges
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San Francisco, California - A federal grand jury issued a new indictment Monday against Henry Lo, the former Chief Financial Officer of San Francisco-based Absolutely New, Inc., announced United States Attorney Melinda Haag and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge David J. Johnson. The indictment alleges Lo committed numerous acts of fraud even as he was being prosecuted for other crimes.
Two San Jose Men Plead Guilty to Posting Minor’s Information on Internet for Prostitution
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San Francisco, California - Justin Everett Crutchfield and Demontae Terrell Toliver pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday to posting information about a minor on the Internet to solicit prostitution customers, announced United States Attorney Melinda Haag and FBI Special Agent in Charge David Johnson.
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