Heat Causes Cancellation of Folsom Rodeo ParadeJuly 1, 2013 | Bob MoffittEvent organizers say the extreme heat caused them to cancel the event featuring cowboys and longhorn steers for the first time ever.
Wildfire Causes Power Outage, Highway 50 ClosureJuly 1, 2013U.S. Highway 50 is closed in both directions between Shingle Springs and Cameron Park due to a wildfire, and power has been cut to 45,000 customers as a result. Updated: 6:36pm.
Heat Update: More Cooling Centers Opening; Flex Alerts Monday and TuesdayJuly 1, 2013Officials have opened cooling centers throughout the Sacramento region and the state has called a Flex Alert for Monday and Tuesday across Northern California as the heat wave continues to drive temperatures well over 100 degrees. (updated)
California Power Grid Feeling Strain of Heat WaveJuly 1, 2013 | Katie OrrThe California power grid is being strained by the current state-wide heat wave.
