"A year ago, some Californians thought this day would never come.
But, after being battered by weeks of record-setting rain, the vast majority of the state is out of drought.
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, less than 20% of the state faces any drought conditions and no place in California faces 'extreme' or 'exceptional' drought."
Shelby Grad reports for the Los Angeles Times February 23, 2017.
"Most Of California Is Out Of The Drought"
Source: LA Times, 02/24/2017