National Weather Service forecaster Roger Goss told Monterey County residents that a strong El Niño favors above‑normal rainfall statewide but local outcomes will vary and short‑term forecasts should guide evacuation and travel decisions.

Board approved a $250,000 investment, funded from contingencies, to support community‑based organizations, training, and targeted media to assist residents — including indigenous and non‑citizen populations — with Medi‑Cal and CalFresh application assistance ahead of a January cutoff.