Cave Creek is a small Arizona town in Maricopa County, part of the Phoenix metro area, with about 4,900 residents.
Federal agencies have unveiled a 10-year framework to manage the Colorado River, mandating deep cuts to California, Arizona and Nevada while preserving flexibility for future negotiations as drought persists. The plan contemplates annual reductions in the lower basin and signals ongoing debate over allocation and long-term governance.
The Florida Department of Transportation has revoked permits for license-plate reader systems used by local law enforcement, ordering removal from state roadways within 30 days. The move follows concerns about misuse, data privacy, and surveillance.A broader wave of state actions parallels Texas and other jurisdictions amid privacy worries and allegations of abuse in ALPR programs.
Across the U.S. West, the Colorado River faces unprecedented shortages as drought tightens supplies for cities and farms. Nevada sues over planned cuts; big reservoirs hit record lows; states weigh deeper reductions while El Niño offers little immediate relief.