BREAKING: Northern California drought finally over after 5 years

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The recent onslaught of rain and snow has ended the punishing drought in northern California, federal officials said Thursday. And for the first time since early 2013, less than 60% of the state is in a drought, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor. At the same time a year ago, drought covered 97% of the state. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108