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By Len De Groot, Chris Keller, Jon Schleuss July 28, 2017 Updated April 7, 2019 Dozens of people have left President Trump's administration since his inauguration in January 2017. The White House communications staff has been the scene of many changes as it continues to wrestle to craft a message sometimes at odds with Trump’s frequent tweeting. Here are the most noteworthy departures and the number of days each spent in the administration before heading for the exit.

Abnormally dry Extreme drought As of             Current               Average               Capacity (In thousands acre-feet) Sources: California Department of Water Resources, National Drought Mitigation Center Copyright © 2017, Los Angeles Times

FEBRUARY 3, 2016 By Lorena Elebee, Rosanna Xia, Jon Schleuss and Len De Groot The Year of the Monkey begins on Feb. 8. As Asian American communities across California welcome the lunar new year, many turn to the centuries-old tradition of consulting the zodiac, a cycle featuring 12 animals that embody unique personality traits. As the folklore goes, certain animals are better suited for one another, while other pairings could lead to conflict.