California December 16, 2014 Drought Monitor Finds Slight Easing in the State Details Last Updated: Thursday, 18 December 2014 05:43 Published: Thursday, 18 December 2014 05:42 December 18, 2014 - D3-D4 Extreme Drought drops from 79.69% to 77.94% in the state. Most easing in the northern counties of California.