Imperial Valley News Center
Asian citrus psyllid San Benito County quarantine
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Sacramento, California - A portion of San Benito County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of one ACP within the City of Hollister. The 106-square mile quarantine is bordered on the north by Shore Road; on the south by Cienega Road; on the west by Bixby Road; and on the east by an imaginary line.
Secretary of State John Kerry Travel to Mogadishu
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Washington, DC - On May 5, Secretary Kerry landed in Mogadishu, Somalia to reinforce the United States commitment to supporting Somalia’s ongoing transition to a peaceful democracy.
Commemorating World Press Freedom Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On May 3rd, we honored journalists who defend democratic ideals through their commitment to discovering and telling the truth. In doing so, we also paid tribute journalism itself, a profession to that is essential to good governance and the functioning of democracy. This is a critically important time to acknowledge the contributions of journalists. As the Committee to Protect Journalists recently reported, this is the “most deadly and dangerous period for journalists in recent history.”
Researchers observe the moment when a mind is changed
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- Written by Janet Rae-Dupree and Tom Abate
Stanford, California - Researchers studying how the brain makes decisions have, for the first time, recorded the moment-by-moment fluctuations in brain signals that occur when a monkey making free choices has a change of mind.
Perseverance key to children's intellectual growth
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Stanford, California - Passion, dedication and persistence count the most when children are cultivating their intelligence and talents, a Stanford scholar says.
Seeing Through Alzheimer’s Disease
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- Written by Wallace Ravven
Berkeley, California - A jury would have to acquit. Two tough guys are caught at the scene of a brutal beating, but no one witnessed the crime. No video cameras or cell phone captured the assault. Maybe both men arrived after the attack. Or one might have acted alone. They’re suspicious, but not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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