Record droughts in California. Is it caused by global warming?

Its possible it is a byproduct of the arctic sea ice disappearing, which is being caused by climate change.

The cold weather on the other side of the country is a direct cause of the high pressure system that has been virtually stuck over the western part of the US. This also is caused by the jet stream being much farther north than usual.

The lack of rain is one problem, but what makes this drought especially severe is the record heat and lack of a winter. Not only is the water not being replenished in the winter, its evaporating away. There are already wildfires, in march... This may very well be a result of climate change.

Droughts are not caused by "too many people." Droughts are caused by lack of rainfall. Too many people may exacerbate the effects of a drought, but that cannot cause a drought.

A drought is a weather event, not a climate event. However, more common and more persistent droughts in some areas is a predicted symptom of climate change, so the drought is consistent with global warming.

December, another positive development as the state is threatened by a fourth consecutive dry year. Encouraged by the newest data, State Water Board officials called on Californians to continue conserving as the drought persists. More usage? Really?

Too many people to sustain. Also there is a huge water bottling company there.

Mohave Desert is in SW USA for a reason. Arizona, Mexico, Baja California, Baja Mexico, Nevada, etc ... all got their name from being a "hot and dry" magnet", but you won't hear that from environmental clowns.

Nevada is a pretty big desert all by itself. The only thing that keeps it alive is gambling.