California Drought -- No End in Sight

The  Ridiculously Resilient Ridge is a primary reason for the California drought. 2000 miles down the coast of California, the high pressure is preventing moisture from reaching the breadbasket of our country.  Plus there is little snow pack up in the mountains to provide water for the streams.   There is not enough water for the livestock and thus many ranchers are culling their herds meaning the price of meat will rise.