Imperial Valley News Center
Governor Brown, First Lady to Light Capitol Christmas Tree
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown will host the 84th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening on the West Steps of the State Capitol.
United States Congratulates Burkina Faso on Peaceful Election
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "I congratulate the people of Burkina Faso on holding peaceful and orderly presidential and legislative elections this week. Over the past two years the Burkinabe people have repeatedly demonstrated their strong commitment to democracy in the face of adversity, and shown that legitimate leadership requires public accountability.
U.S. Government and Companies Reiterate Commitment to Forest and Climate Programs
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Washington, DC - At COP21 in Paris, France, leading companies announced that they intend to prioritize their sourcing of commodities in regions implementing large-scale forest and climate programs. The U.S. welcomes this innovative new approach from Marks & Spencer and Unilever, and the expectation that other companies will join in this approach. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell attended the announcement in Paris and noted the importance of this public-private approach.
Governor Brown to Attend United Nations Climate Conference in Paris
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Paris, France - At the invitation of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres – the United Nations’ top climate change official – and France’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development Laurent Fabius – the president of the UNFCCC 21st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP21) – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. will join the world’s climate leaders in Paris, France later this week for the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Open Letter to “Acting” City Manager Nick Fenley from Calexico City Councilmember Maritza Hurtado
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Calexico, California - Calexico City Councilmember Maritza Hurtado: "During our briefing yesterday, you reported to me that Mr. Bostic has been fired due to insubordination and due to direction given to you to do so by the city council. You further explained your decision was due to his moving forward with the 16 “new” investigations, although ordered not to do so, and, his disregard to the $10,000.00 spending limit the council recently put in place.
World AIDS Day 2015
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On World AIDS Day, we recognize the millions of people impacted by HIV/AIDS – the lives lost and the families forever torn apart by this disease. We also acknowledge the heroic and life-saving work of partners from governments, the private sector, civil society, and faith-based organizations across the world.
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