Imperial Valley News Center
Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Executive Order to Confront Youth Vaping Epidemic
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Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom signed today an executive order to confront the growing youth epidemic and health risks linked to vaping. The executive order directs the Department of Public Health (CDPH) to launch a $20 million statewide digital and social media public awareness campaign to educate youth, young adults and parents about the health risks of vaping nicotine and cannabis products. CDPH is also tasked with developing recommendations to reduce smoking among young adults and teens by establishing warning signs with health risks where vaping products are sold and on product advertisements.
The FAA wants to know what you think about drones
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Washington, DC - Calling all recreational drone flyers and modelers! The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking you to help us better understand and enhance the recreational flyer community’s interaction with the FAA. Your responses are intended to improve FAA outreach.
Governor Newsom Announces Leadership Change at the Division of Juvenile Justice
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Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced leadership changes at the California Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Current Director Chuck Supple will be stepping down effective immediately citing health reasons. Heather Bowlds has been appointed chief deputy director of DJJ, and will be acting director until a permanent replacement for Supple is announced. Ross Meier has been appointed deputy director of operations and programs.
Redding Man Charged with Child Pornography Offenses
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Sacramento, California - On August 29, a federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment against William Dan Powell, 67, of Redding, charging him with possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim
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Washington, DC - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation.
Cupertino Man Convicted Of Embezzling More Than $7.5 Million In Donated Funds
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San Jose, California - A federal jury convicted Jonathan Chang of four counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge John F. Bennett. The verdict follows a four-week trial before the Honorable Edward J. Davila, United States District Judge.
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