BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — California has been declared drought-free according to the latest map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor. However, local farmer Daniel Palla expressed that this change does not significantly impact farmers. “I’m excited to hear that the state did receive water from Mother Nature and God that we did receive the rain…,” Palla said. Despite the positive news, he noted, “There’s really no difference between this and your average year. The state’s only gonna give us 10%.”
Palla highlighted ongoing issues, stating, “We still have a water shortage, and the state continues to let the water go out to the ocean. As soon as the fresh water’s mixed with salt water, it’s no good anymore.”…..