One Quarter of California Is Now Free of Drought — TIME

This is great news for farmers, retailers and consumers! SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A heavy dousing of autumn rain in Northern California has lifted a quarter of the state out of drought, the highest percentage in more than three years, according to a new federal report. Water officials who oversaw mandatory water conservation by cities …

Cow No.4, where are you: of swimming cows & wayward steers (Green Acres 2016 style)

It may be Halloween today, but recent events in the bovine world may convince you it's really April Fools Day (or a bovine conspiracy)!Let's start with events on Oromocto Island (New Brunswick).  Cow No. 4 (perhaps she should be called 'Double O something') decided that life on the island summer pasture was just not that exciting.  …