A water district drawing down water from its own reservoir should not be controversial. It should be expected. That is, quite literally, what reservoirs are built for: to store water in wet times and ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Lake Shasta waters lapped higher after a series of atmospheric rivers dumped up to a foot of rain in the region. Not counting runoff, storms added 12-14 inches of rain to all areas of the lake between ...

When Beverly Morris retired in 2016, she thought she had found her dream home - a peaceful stretch of rural Georgia, surrounded by trees and quiet. Today, it's anything but. Just 400 yards (366m) from ...

If you're preparing for future emergencies, having a clean source of water is crucial. Distilled water should be part of any disaster preparedness plan. It ensures you have clean drinking water during ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...