The California Curse

The dry spell in the western half of the country may be the worst in centuries.

By Stephen Flurry • January 24, 2014

During the 1960s California was the place to be. People flocked to California from all over America. It grew at a rate three times faster than the rest of the nation. But by the end of the 60s, the California dream was turning into a nightmare. Divorce rates exploded, gang violence surged, and numerous weather disasters plagued the state. How did a place so prosperous become so cursed?

Here are the articles referenced on today’s program:

CBS: “California Dry Spell May Be Worst Since 1500s”

The Economic Collapse: “U.S. Cattle Herd Is At A 61 Year Low”