California heat wave: Flex Alert issued for 9th straight day
A ninth consecutive Flex Alert will be in effect Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A ninth consecutive Flex Alert will be in effect Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
29-year-old hiker dies in possible heat-related death in Santa Barbara County
A missing hiker has been found dead in Santa Barbara County and authorities believe the hot weather may have been to blame.
A missing hiker has been found dead in Santa Barbara County and authorities believe the hot weather may have been to blame.
Rising sea levels to flood nearly 650,000 oceanfront properties across US by 2050, study finds
The effects will strain the pocketbooks of not only the property owners, but also the cities and counties who rely on those property taxes.
The effects will strain the pocketbooks of not only the property owners, but also the cities and counties who rely on those property taxes.
Hurricane Kay heads toward SoCal
Latest models predict the storm system may not move as far north as earlier predicted, but forecasters said Los Angeles County is still likely to see some rain.
Latest models predict the storm system may not move as far north as earlier predicted, but forecasters said Los Angeles County is still likely to see some rain.
Hurricane Kay heads toward SoCal
After more than a week of searing heat and dry weather, the Southland could be in store for some rain by this weekend, thanks to Hurricane Kay making its way up the Baja California coast.
After more than a week of searing heat and dry weather, the Southland could be in store for some rain by this weekend, thanks to Hurricane Kay making its way up the Baja California coast.
San Bernardino students say they're forced to sit on hot asphalt, can only use bathroom once a month
Students at a San Bernardino middle school have been complaining to parents about having to sit on hot asphalt during PE class, classrooms without air conditioning, and a bathroom policy that only allows students to use the restrooms once a month.
Students at a San Bernardino middle school have been complaining to parents about having to sit on hot asphalt during PE class, classrooms without air conditioning, and a bathroom policy that only allows students to use the restrooms once a month.
SoCal faces another day of grid-straining extreme heat
Thursday?s Flex Alert will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday?s Flex Alert will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Santa Monica College experiences AC failure on Main Campus Wednesday
The outage began Wednesday morning in just three buildings, but by midday had spread to the entire Main Campus. SMC's five satellite campuses are not affected.
The outage began Wednesday morning in just three buildings, but by midday had spread to the entire Main Campus. SMC's five satellite campuses are not affected.
What is an Energy Emergency Alert and what do the different levels mean?
No, it isn't the same as a Flex Alert.
No, it isn't the same as a Flex Alert.
California faces another day of grid-straining extreme heat
Western states are struggling through one of the hottest and longest September heat waves on record.
Western states are struggling through one of the hottest and longest September heat waves on record.
10 children died in hot cars in August — how to keep kids safe
In August alone, 10 children died from a preventable tragedy: vehicular heatstroke.
In August alone, 10 children died from a preventable tragedy: vehicular heatstroke.
Statewide Flex Alert issued for eighth straight day
On Sept. 7, California was on the verge of ordering rolling blackouts but the state?s electrical grid managed to handle record-breaking demand.
On Sept. 7, California was on the verge of ordering rolling blackouts but the state?s electrical grid managed to handle record-breaking demand.
Cal ISO issues level 3 emergency, highest energy emergency
California's grid operator issued the highest category of energy emergency before letting the alert expire at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
California's grid operator issued the highest category of energy emergency before letting the alert expire at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
California's grid operator issues level 3 emergency, rolling blackouts likely
California ISO has declared Energy Emergency level 3, meaning rolling power outages may be imminent.
California ISO has declared Energy Emergency level 3, meaning rolling power outages may be imminent.
Peak electricity use in California expected to reach 20-year high today
Officials are forecasting record-level peak electricity demand today, when temperatures are also expected to break records.
Officials are forecasting record-level peak electricity demand today, when temperatures are also expected to break records.
High demand for power
Record-breaking temperatures are leading to historic high forecasted demands for power.
Record-breaking temperatures are leading to historic high forecasted demands for power.
Flooding in Rhode Island strands drivers on I-95
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Providence Monday evening, closing highways and main roads throughout Rhode Island.
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Providence Monday evening, closing highways and main roads throughout Rhode Island.
7th straight Flex Alert
A Flex Alert is typically issued in the summer when extremely hot weather drives up electricity use, making the available power supply scarce.
A Flex Alert is typically issued in the summer when extremely hot weather drives up electricity use, making the available power supply scarce.
Aerial video: Fairview Fire in Hemet
At last check, the fire had burned 2,400+ acres and was 5% contained. Take a look at the fire up from SkyFOX with Stu Mundel.
At last check, the fire had burned 2,400+ acres and was 5% contained. Take a look at the fire up from SkyFOX with Stu Mundel.
Wilmington celebrates Labor Day with parade
This event was canceled the last two years due to COVID-19, so it was going to take more than heat - even a lot of heat - to stop many from coming.
This event was canceled the last two years due to COVID-19, so it was going to take more than heat - even a lot of heat - to stop many from coming.