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Wayne Warren shakes wet dirt out of a plastic bucket and into a metal chute, tossing aside bigger rocks. For him, California's drought is golden.

The California governor's pragmatic plea came as wet weather finally moved through northern portions of the state, which has been in an extraordinary dry period during what is normally the time for rain and snow.

San Diego County's overall air quality remains in 'good' to 'moderate' levels

Saying that his state must take steps to plan for prolonged water shortages, Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency over an extended drought Friday. California faces "water shortfalls in the driest year in recorded state history," according to the governor's office.

Multiple counties have ordered evacuations as crews work to contain fires across the state.

The propositions approved by voters include a $4 billion bond measure to fund parks, water quality and flood-protection projects.

Gov. Jerry Brown has said he will do whatever he can in order to try and alleviate the dry conditions hitting California.

As the risks of disasters grow, the insurance industry is adapting with them — and consumer advocates and others fear that the brunt of the bills will increasingly hit low-income homeowners.

Just a month into the budget year, California has already spent more than one-quarter of its annual fire budget, at least $125 million, state Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spokesman Mike Mohler said Wednesday.

Opening a weekend trip to California, President Barack Obama on Friday will offer millions in federal aid for the drought-stricken state.