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Drought conditions already have big impact on region

Governor declares drought emergency for area



Hands at the BJ Ranch in Catheys Valley corral the cows into a pen to separate the mothers from calves. The grass has already dried up on the ranch due to drought conditions, and supplemental feed prices can be high so cattle ranchers are looking to sell the young calves. Photos by Christina Manuel

Even before the sun had risen over the hillside that overlooks the BJ Ranch on Monday morning, cars were pulling in the gravel lot, horses were letting out short snorts as they were being geared up...

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