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A string of early season storms has ended California’s drought across much of the state, with Santa Barbara receiving its wettest water year start on record.

Major state reservoirs are now at 100% to 145% of average, but experts caution the crucial winter months will determine whether California avoids future drought.

Southern California’s water security remains fragile, with the Colorado River in shortage and its largest reservoir only about one-third full.

A string of early season storms that drenched Californians last week lifted much of the state out of drought and significantly reduced the risk of wildfires, experts say.

It’s been the wettest November on record for Southland

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