California declares emergency ahead of powerful El Niño Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a statewide emergency as California prepares for a potentially historic

California declares emergency ahead of powerful El Niño Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a statewide emergency as California prepares for a potentially historic El Niño, which could bring heavier winter storms, flooding, landslides and coastal impacts [📷](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HSwtUILbkAAKGU…