El Niño Hope Amid Water & Political Shifts | San Jose News

California braces for a potential water lifeline as forecasters predict a 97% chance of a strong El Niño bringing much-needed storms to refill depleted reservoirs like Shasta Lake. Amid drought’s lasting toll on agriculture and daily life, a new director with deep water expertise takes the helm at the Department of Water Resources — signaling a proactive push to manage resources. Meanwhile, political turbulence hits as Congressman Ro Khanna’s endorsed Senate candidate in Maine drops out amid serious allegations, and Oakland’s police chief faces a daunting challenge: rebuilding a severely understaffed force amid rising community safety concerns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a7a836785221e99