And data seems to confirm that: The average American works 8.8 hours every day. At least, those are the official statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics: With success stories from people working 4 hours a week, to 16 hours a day, it's hard to know if there is an optimal amount.
Lake Oroville fills taps in Los Angeles and San Francisco, but drone footage shows this lake drying up, revealing vast terrain that was once submerged.1  Drone Video of Lake Oroville Reveals Impact of California Drought.2  Winter Blast Strikes East Coast as California Grapples With Mudslides.ake Oroville fills taps in Los Angeles and San Francisco, but drone footage shows this lake drying up, revealing vast terrain that was once submerged.
As the California drought continues for a fourth-year, water levels in the stateâs lakes and reservoirs are hitting record lows. MARK RALSTON / AFP/Getty. A bottom section is exposed at the Oroville Lake reservoir that is now at 44 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015.