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Because of worries about flooding, the border wall is often built as much as a mile north of the Rio Grande, leaving thousands of isolated acres between the water and the wall.

With Pacific Northwest salmon and steelhead on the brink of extinction, there are new efforts being brokered to save the famed fish.

As climate change continues to sap the Colorado River’s water, some users face serious legal risks to their supplies, according to a new analysis by researchers in Colorado and New Mexico.

Guardsmen scrambled too, trying to head off groups and detaining people where they could. There was pushing and shoving. Some guardsmen carried plastic riot shields hit with rocks tossed by migrants and they occasionally zipped a rock back into the crowd. Others jogged to get into position with long staffs. Still others carried assault rifles.

The inner-ring suburb where Daunte Wright was shot by police has diversified dramatically over the last 30 years. Its city administration — and police force — have been slower to change.

Last week’s teleconference was canceled when it became overwhelmed by hundreds of callers who mistakenly believed officials were considering shutting down all fishing in the state. The Fish and Game Commission is considering emergency closures of some California rivers, streams and lakes at the request of local officials concerned that visiting anglers might spread COVID-19.

Premieres Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. Hosted by Chita Rivera with performances by David Archuleta, Paulo Szot, Midori, Lea Salonga, Pepe Romero, Deborah Cox, Judy Collins, Cassadee Pope, Brandee Younger, members of The Washington Ballet, and more — joined by Luke Frazier and the American Pops Orchestra.

The storm brought the first measurable rain to the county since October, when the region experienced some mild showers.

In a KPBS Midday Edition interview, the new San Diego City Council president stressed the importance of transparency and accountability for the council.

As golf courses around the country begin to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, golfers now find a new normal. Social distancing and other changes are part of a different game.