San Jose leaders zero in on flood risks amid strong El Niño

SJ getting 'storm ready' ahead of potentially record-breaking El Niño winter

San Jose officials are preparing for what could be a significant winter storm season associated with El Niño, using the city's Emergency Operations Center to coordinate planning, training and flood mitigation efforts. We spoke with officials on how the city is preparing.

San Jose prepares for potential El Niño storms, flooding

Mayor Matt Mahan said the city is proactively preparing to prevent flooding.

San Jose leaders zero in on flood risks amid strong El Niño

As a strong El Niño season heightens flood risks throughout California, some in San Jose are raising the alarm that shaky coordination between South Bay government agencies could hamstring emergency preparation efforts. During a Tuesday joint meeting between the Valley Water board of directors and San Jose City Council, a chorus of officials and residents warned that...