Shit is about to get real in California, El Niño report predicts

After four years of drought, Californians are bracing for another potentially destructive weather event: El Niño. Earlier this week, FEMA released a disaster plan including what to expect from the upcoming rainy season. Here are the key takeaways: Mother Jones is a nonprofit and needs to raise $200,000 by December 31. Make your tax-deductible, year-end donation to support independent, investigative reporting.