Imperial Valley News Center
Climate change consensus extends beyond climate scientists
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- Written by Natalie van Hoose
West Lafayette, Indiana - A Purdue University-led survey of nearly 700 scientists from nonclimate disciplines shows that more than 90 percent believe that average global temperatures are higher than pre-1800s levels and that human activity has significantly contributed to the rise.
Imperial County Sheriff’s Office Body-Worn Camera Pilot Implementation Program
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El Centro, California – The Bureau of Justice Assistance, part of U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), awarded Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) with the Body-Worn Camera Pilot Implementation Program grant in the amount of $74,770. OJP guidelines and requirements were a competitive and stringent process. OJP received 285 application submissions. California was awarded with six (6) grants; ICSO was one of the awarded recipients.
CDFW Recognizes National Hunting and Fishing Day, Celebrates Contributions of California’s Hunters and Anglers
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- Written by IVN
Sacramento, California - National Hunting and Fishing Day will be celebrated on Saturday, September 26. In conjunction with this annual observance, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds Californians of the plentiful opportunities to enjoy hunting and fishing in the state and commends them for their commitment to conservation.
CDCR Accepting Applications for Second Round of Grants for Innovative Programs
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Sacramento, California - The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) will be awarding a second round of grants meant to boost innovative programs and increase volunteerism in prisons.
Former U.S. Army Specialist Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Taking Bribes While Deployed in Afghanistan
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Sacramento, California - A former specialist with the U.S. Army stationed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gardez, Afghanistan, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for accepting a $20,000 bribe from a truck driver in exchange for allowing him to take thousands of gallons of fuel from the base.
ICE Homeland Security Investigations resident agent in charge remembers the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
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New Orleans, Louisiana - Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 29, 2005 at 6:10 a.m. Less than two hours later, the levees overtopped, flooding the city, and the death count began to mount.
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