Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Los Angeles County Due to Creek and Rye Fires
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Los Angeles County due to the effects of the Creek and Rye fires, which have threatened critical infrastructure, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents.
State Department and Chinese Officials Discuss Synthetic Opioids on Sidelines of Mexico Conference
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Mexico City, Mexico - Earlier today, on the sidelines of a global conference on substance use in Mexico, State Department and Chinese officials met to discuss challenges posed by synthetic opioids. The bilateral meeting took place following a recent fruitful discussion on counter-narcotics between Presidents Trump and Xi in Beijing last month.
Tickets On Sale Now for American Ninja Warrior Experience
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Universal City, California - Tickets are now on sale in select markets for the American Ninja Warrior Experience, a two-day event and competition for people of all ages and fitness levels inspired by NBC’s Emmy-nominated competition series American Ninja Warrior (ANW).
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Ventura County Due to Thomas Fire
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Ventura County due to the effects of the Thomas Fire, which has damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed hundreds of homes and caused the evacuation of residents.
Soil Scientists to Watch
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Washington, DC - Soil performs a variety of vital functions, including supporting plant and animal life and filtering contaminants from water and the air. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) asserts that “soils need to be recognized and valued not only for their productive capacities but also for their contribution to the maintenance of key ecosystem services.” Soil not only serves as the basis for food, feed, fuel, and fiber production, but is also central for the provision of clean water, nutrient cycling, and storing carbon.
California Wildfire: American Red Cross Opens Shelters for Evacuees
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Ventura, California - The American Red Cross is providing shelter and support to help people in the path of fast-moving wildfires which broke out yesterday in Southern California, forcing people from their homes.
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