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California Extends ‘Flex Alert,’ Warns Drivers Not to Charge Electric Cars

Authorities in California extended a “Flex Alert” telling residents to conserve energy, including not charging their electric vehicles, on Sunday afternoon and evening. The alert has been in effect for several days in the midst of a heat wave that is slated to last through Labor Day. The California Independent System Operator, the manager of…


Labor Day Weekend Heatwave Roasts Southern California

Excessive heat warnings in Southern California continued into the weekend and will remain in effect until Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service, as parts of Los Angeles reached over 110 degrees Fahrenheit. “I’m being sure to stay inside and read a good book today.” Phyllis Hughes, of Temecula, told The Epoch Times. “We…