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Crosscurrents is our award-winning radio news magazine, broadcasting Mondays through Thursdays at 11 a.m. on 91.7 FM. We make joyful, informative stories that engage people across the economic, social, and cultural divides in our community. Listen to full episodes at kalw.org/crosscurrents

How California Is Preparing For This Year's Extreme Drought

  In May 2021, water levels of Lake Oroville dropped to 38% of capacity.
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In May 2021, water levels of Lake Oroville dropped to 38% of capacity.

Most of California is diving headfirst into another extreme drought. Are we more prepared this time?

As California emerges out of nearly a year-and-a half of a global pandemic, we are entering into another crisis: drought. Nearly three quarters of the state is in extreme drought.

The snow-pack is almost gone and some local counties have started imposing mandatory water restrictions. If this sounds familiar, it’s because the state’s longest running drought officially ended less than 5 years ago.

In this interview, we talk about lessons learned and what we can expect going forward.

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Hana Baba is host of Crosscurrents, KALW's weeknight newsmagazine that broadcasts on KALW Public Radio in the San Francisco Bay Area.