“California is already taking steps now to protect communities from a potentially historic El Niño,” said California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot

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A “super El Niño” is developing over the Pacific Ocean with a 75 percent chance of exceeding the strength of previous events dating back to 1950, according to a recent forecast

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Monday, Sept. 21, ahead of the climate event’s potential to bring winter storms to the West Coast

“We are preparing for this El Niño early because every Californian deserves to be safe in their home, connected to their community, and…

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