You've probably been hearing a lot about El Niño lately. While nobody knows exactly what this winter will bring, forecasters are watching a strong El Niño pattern that could increase the chances of heavier rain, stronger storms, coastal flooding, and larger surf along California's coast. For communities like Pacific Grove, Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, and other parts of the Monterey Peninsula, that means it's a good time to think about storm preparedness before the rainy s