
Another weather system is projected to bring additional rain and periods of stronger winds this weekend and next week.
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Despite some early season rain, the U.S. Drought Monitor classifies 99.48% of California as being in drought. About 85% of the state, and all of Santa Clara County, are classified as being in a severe, extreme or exceptional drought, with reservoirs well below their historical averages for this time of year.
Read More 0Smith, who announced her retirement on Monday while the jury was deliberating, faced the charges in a civil trial that had been filed by a Santa County Civil Grand Jury in December. Sentencing in such a case could normally result in her removal from office, but the sheriff's surprise resignation two months before the end of her sixth term makes that punishment moot.
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