Opinion: Colorado River Parties Fail to Reach Agreement, Federal Government Steps In
The Colorado River Is Significantly Overdrafted and Not Sustainable Under Current Operations.
Opinion: Improved Weather Forecasting May Allow More Storm Water Capture While Protecting Flood Control Operations
From Prado Dam to Seven Oaks, improved weather forecasting is opening a new era of water capture in Southern California
Opinion: Colorado River Supply, The Continuing Saga
Reservoirs are falling, deadlines have passed, and the clock is running out on a deal to keep the Colorado River alive.
Opinion: 2026 is Shaping Up to Be a Mixed Bag in the Water World
Full reservoirs and a drought-free California offer short-term relief, but a vanished snowpack and unresolved Colorado River negotiations signal rougher water ahead.
Opinion: Historic Regional Water Exchange Signed
A landmark deal between two Southern California water agencies puts cooperation over competition - and could save Western Water customers more than $49 million by 2047.
Opinion: Large Fire Impacts Riverside Businesses, Overwhelms Fire Department Resources
A major Northside blaze left four businesses in ruins and exposed just how stretched Riverside's fire department has become.
Opinion: Riverside Needs to Fund Fire Department Growth - And Soon
Extending Measure Z Is the Right Choice for Riverside's Fire Department.
Opinion: SAWPA Marks Half-Century of Regional Water Stewardship
Joint powers authority celebrates 50 years protecting Santa Ana River watershed resources.
Opinion: Agreement on Reduced Diversion of Colorado River Water Proving Elusive
Seven states, tribal nations and Mexico face August 2026 deadline to agree on managing 4-million-acre-foot annual water deficit before federal government imposes allocation plan.
Ukrainian Refugee Meliia's Disneyland Dream Comes True Thanks to Riverside
Community support helps young lemonade entrepreneur and her family enjoy magical trip before moving to Orange County.
Opinion: California Begins New Water Year with Robust Storage Levels
Legislative victories, major infrastructure projects and Colorado River negotiations shape state's water future.
Earthquakes: Why We’re at Risk and What We Can Do About It
From securing furniture to retrofitting homes and weighing insurance, here’s how Riversiders can prepare for the next big quake—plus an update on California’s latest water bill.