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(CNN) — Millions across Nevada and California are urged to reduce electricity consumption during the holiday weekend as a heat wave continues to smother several states in the West, where crews are also battling wildfires. The latest weather system has put more than 40 million people across California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho under […]

The worst of Southern California record heat wave still to come. What you need to know

Californians sweltering in the West’s lengthening heat wave were asked to reduce air conditioning and cut other electricity use again during critical hours...

It is too hot in Nelly Amaya's place when the mercury surges into triple digits, driven by the punishing heat wave gripping the western United States.

A Northern California wildfire destroyed about 100 buildings amid a heat wave that has sparked a state of emergency and worries about the power grid

California residents are under another Flex Alert on Saturday as the West is gripped by excessive heat. People are being called on to conserve electricity.

Facing a dire forecast of record heat continuing through midweek, a state power official appealed to the public to observe a Flex Alert issued Saturday.

Answer: Because of a massive heat dome.

California state lawmakers approved Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal to extend the lifespan of Diablo Canyon, the state's last nuclear power plant, and to give PG&E a $1.4 billion loan to continue operating it. approved Newsom's proposal to extend the lifespan of Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear power plant, and to give PG&E a $1.4 billion loan to continue operating it.

Lancaster, Palmdale and Sandberg, located 10 miles east of Gorman, all set record highs for Sept. 1, with some of the records falling after more than 70 years.