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San Diego water officials are watching a Los Angeles plan to use water patrols. Because of record dry conditions water agencies throughout California are urging voluntary conservation. But if that doe

Food prices around the world have hit record highs — and that's starting to take a toll. For example, some experts worry those left hungry in Ethiopia will suffer permanent physical and mental disabilities, such as chronic illness and lower IQ.

Scientists say global climate change will have a major effect on California's water resources. Water experts are making plans now to deal with future shortages. KPBS reporter Ed Joyce has details.

On Friday, Congress may have resolved the legislative knot that is the farm bill, which governs the massive presence of the federal government in farming, food and fiber production, nutrition and even the lumber industry. It also involves one of the most complex lobbying operations in Washington.

Residents in the City of San Diego will only be allowed to water their lawns three days a week. We speak to representatives from the San Diego Water Department and the County Water Authority about the reasons behind the new restrictions. We also speak to a local garden journalist about how people can make their landscaping more water-efficient.

Scientists say the world's future is bleak if nothing is done to control global warming. Emissions of greenhouse gases get the blame for rising air and ocean temperatures.

A water dispute is causing tension between the Southwestern towns of Beaver Dam, Ariz., and Mesquite, Nev. Residents in Beaver Dam are upset over a plan to export the town's remaining water supply across state lines to fuel a development boom in Mesquite.

When we think of the Imperial Valley we think dry, hot, desert conditions but the valley is home to an enormous agricultural industry. Farmers in Imperial Valley have a long history, we'll hear what's happening now to jeopardize the future of the industry.

While lawmakers continue to grapple with the state budget, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is pushing his plan for more water storage. From Sacramento, Jenny O'Mara reports.

The San Diego County Water Authority asks residents to cut their water usage by 20 gallons per day. How can you do that? We speak to the County Water Authority about the "20-Gallon Challenge", a hor