Eradication of oriental fruit fly infestation in the City of Sacramento
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Sacramento, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, and the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office have eradicated an oriental fruit fly (OFF) infestation centered in the southern part of the City of Sacramento near the Lemon Hill community, ending a 123-square-mile quarantine that began August 28, 2018. A total of 15 male flies and one female fly were detected.
CDFA updates on fairs, water policy and rural issues
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Sacramento, California - The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear updates on fairs, water policy and rural issues at its upcoming meeting on June 4, 2019. The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento, California.
Prisoner Sentenced to over 8 Years in Prison for Mailing Threats to Murder a Federal Judge
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Fresno, California - Cyrus Dennis Braswell, 57, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to eight years and one month in prison for three counts of mailing threatening communications, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
Ex-Mirae Bank Executive Sentenced to More than 5 Years in Prison for Loan Fraud
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Los Angeles, California - The former chief marketing officer at the now-defunct Mirae Bank was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme that caused the Koreatown-based lender to issue more than $15 million in fraudulent loans, and ultimately caused the bank to suffer severe losses.
Man Sentenced to Almost 3 Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
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Fresno, California - Johnny Kajitani Jr., 47, of Clovis, was sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced. In addition, U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd ordered Kajitani to pay almost $44,000 in restitution to his various victims.
Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects
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Sacramento, California - At its May 22 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $15 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Some of the 21 approved projects will benefit fish and wildlife — including some endangered species — while others will provide public access to important natural resources. Several projects will also demonstrate the importance of protecting working landscapes that integrate economic, social and environmental stewardship practices beneficial to the environment, landowners and the local community.
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