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California Gavin Newsom demands probe of power blackouts

Early beachgoers secure spots on the coast near Santa Barbara, California, on Sunday, August 16, 2020, as the superyacht Bravo Eugenia lies offshore. John Antczak | AP A restless California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation allowing some energy users and utilities to tap backup energy sources amid a …

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Rare summer thunderclouds spark new wildfires in California

A firefighting helicopter (TOP) flew over the Lake Fire on August 12, 2020 in Lake Hughes, California. The fire, which quickly grew to 10,000 acres, burned in the Lake Hughes area of ​​Angeles National Forest, causing forced evacuations and threatening structures. Mario Tama | Getty Images A rare summer thunderstorm …

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Heatwave in California triggers power outages

An intense multi-day hot wave erupted Friday in high gear, prompting power outages across California as the state’s power grid was overwhelmed by energy demands. A Phase 3 alarm was issued at 6:30 p.m. by the California Independent System Operator, which runs the state’s power grid. The agency has not …

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