California Storms Drought Explainer

FILE - Jerry and Marsha Best wade through flood waters on College Drive in Watsonville, Calif., Jan. 9, 2023, near their home. The series of storms...

January 14, 2023
7:24 AM

FILE - Jerry and Marsha Best wade through flood waters on College Drive in Watsonville, Calif., Jan. 9, 2023, near their home. The series of storms that have struck California have poured water on a state mired in a years-long drought. Experts say the precipitation will help relieve the drought somewhat.

Shmuel Thaler