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Utah and three other states are working on taking less water from the Colorado River. It’s not easy, it’s not overnight, but it shows promise. Read more.

It’s not just drought. It’s putting sacred cows above farmers, cities, and a secure future.

Last weekend marked the beginning of the temporary closure of the pedestrian border crossing called PedWest, and businesses in San Ysidro are feeling the pinch during what is typically the busy holiday season. In other news, operations have been back to normal at Tri-City Medical Center for a few weeks, but it’s still feeling the effects of a cyberattack last month. Plus, we learn about the San Diego connection to Betty Crocker, the fictional baking expert created nearly a century ago.

The annual Colorado River Water Users Association meets this week, but for the first time in several years, state water policy leaders say there’s less urgency for short-term fixes and

A wet winter and a recent conservation deal have bought some breathing room for the Colorado Rivers biggest water policymakers who will meet this week at a Las Vegas casino.

Policymakers say a wet winter has created space for discussions about long-term water management, but they have a diverse set of interests to consider while drawing up new rules.

But that doesn’t eliminate Western Slope’s risk, experts say

A government plan to open land on the upper Klamath River to farmers left Native inhabitants with few resources and damaged wildlife habitat.

A new federal government report shows Colorado River states are aiming to agree on a plan to cut back on water, but remain divided about how to share the shrinking

Is the glass half full or is it half empty? With the Great Salt Lake shrinking and the Colorado River struggling to meet demands, it appears the glass is draining fast.