California Under Flex Alert Due To Heat WaveJune 20, 2017 | Randol WhiteExcessive heat is pushing the power grid to its limits. California power operators hope to avoid rolling outages, and a Flex Alert is one way to do that.
California Heat Brings Energy Conservation 'Flex Alert'July 27, 2016UPDATE 4 p.m.: Operators of California's power grid have issued a so-called Flex Alert calling for energy conservation due to high temperatures in the state. The alert has been extended through Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire Restrictions In Northern California CountiesJuly 27, 2016 | Ed JoyceDangerous fire weather conditions has prompted one federal agency to impose fire restrictions on public lands in northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRecord Heat, Wildfires Scorch Western U.S.June 19, 2016 | Ed JoyceAs thousands of federal and state firefighters work to contain wildfires in California and other western states, record-setting heat has prompted warnings from the National Weather Service for parts of California, Nevada and Arizona.
