Imperial Valley News Center
State Department Terrorist Designation of Omar Diaby
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Washington, DC - The Department of State has designated Omar Diaby as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which imposes sanctions on foreign persons and groups determined to have committed, or pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. As a result of this designation, all property subject to U.S. jurisdiction in which Diaby has any interest is blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with Diaby.
Governor Brown Signs Legislation
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bill:
Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Strengthen Building Construction Oversight
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Sacramento, California - Following last year’s tragic balcony collapse in Berkeley, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed legislation – SB 465 by Senators Loni Hancock (D-Berkeley) and Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) – to help increase transparency and bolster oversight of construction contractors.
Ambassador Russell Travels to Saudi Arabia
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Washington, DC - Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Cathy Russell is on travel to Riyadh from September 17–18.
35 Food Education Organizations
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Sacramento, California - First annual Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento, which is just one week away. On September 22, real debate and dialogue with some of the most influential experts in food and agriculture. Then, on September 23, participants will have exclusive hands-on opportunities to be immersed in California agriculture with visits to farms, food banks, food businesses, school gardens, and conservation projects.
Nicaragua's National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am pleased to congratulate the people of Nicaragua as you commemorate 195 years of independence on September 15.
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