A dry week with morning marine layer clearing early and days in the low 70s.  Early in the week monsoonal clouds passed over but no moisture.  ETo 0.61", with average high 71.7f, low 52.2f.  Ruth Lake Reservoir at 91% on 7/17.  Rivers continue to drop with temperatures in the low 70s.  However, a couple of possible drownings occurred on the Trinity River, with swift water units involved and extensive CPR, but no followup on outcomes reported.  Pastures have turned brown as has open exposed fields and lawns, but vegetation remains green under the redwood canopy.  Thistles have begun blooming.  Western Tiger Swallowtails still seen daily, and California Quail pair have 15 chicks in tow now.