The declaration read it was issued to "...protect public safety amid ongoing land movement that has resulted in disrupted utility services and evacuation warnings for impacted residents."

After several days of power shutoffs in Rancho Palos Verdes Communities affected by accelerated land movement, Gov. Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency

SAN DIEGO (CN) — Coastal and desert communities across California can breathe a sigh of relief. After a few wet winters, Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ended a years-long drought emergency declaration for 19 counties across the state.

After two wet winters, 19 counties encompassing most of California's population have officially emerged from the drought that has afflicted the state for the past three years.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has lifted the declaration of a drought emergency for much of California's population. But he is keeping some drought measures in place.