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George Skelton: Newsom enjoys his most successful legislative session yet with wins on climate, Diablo Canyon

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Despite lots of private grousing about him, Gov. Gavin Newsom emerged a big winner at the end of the California Legislature's two-year session.

Los Angeles Times

California wildfire kills at least 2 people and forces evacuations during record heat wave

The Fairview Fire grew to 2,000 acres within hours of igniting.

Axios

Structures burning as fast-moving fire near Los Angeles explodes in size

A rapidly moving brush fire burning just east of Hemet, California, has spread to 500 acres Monday afternoon, prompting evacuations, the Riverside County Fire Department said.

Los Angeles Times

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California could see blackouts as heat wave taxes the power grid

If Californians don't mind their energy use over the next several days, officials warn, they could force power outages during a punishing heat wave that's hitting Western states.

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3rd fire near Weed in Northern California forcing new evacuations

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A third fire erupted near the Northern California city of Weed Monday, forcing authorities to order evacuations near the Weed Golf Club.

Tribune News Service

Half a million fast food workers in California get ‘a seat at the table’ with landmark labor law

The state’s largest and fastest growing lower-wage workforce could see hourly wages reach $22 in 2023

The Independent UK

California facing chance of blackouts amid brutal heat wave

Authorities say California will face its highest chance of blackouts this week as a brutal heat wave continues to blanket the state with triple-digit heat

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Blackouts possible as California power grid enters ‘the most intense phase of this heat wave’

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Struggling to stave off rolling blackouts Labor Day evening, managers of California’s beleaguered power grid declared an energy emergency alert Monday and warned that Californians might have to double or triple their energy conservation efforts to prevent the lights from going out.

Tribune News Service

Blackouts possible as California power grid declares Stage 2 alert and heat wave worsens

Tribune News Service

2 women killed in Northern California wildfire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The two victims killed in the Mill fire Friday in Northern California were both women — ages 66 and 73 — and were found inside the Weed city limits, authorities said early Monday.

Tribune News Service

New California law to let labor council set pay, working conditions for fast-food restaurants

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Labor Day signed a new law that would create a first-in-the-nation labor council to set wages and working standards for fast-food workers.

Tribune News Service

Blackouts possible as California power grid declares emergency as usage, conservation climb

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Staring at the possibility of Labor Day blackouts, managers of California’s power grid issued an extended Flex Alert for Monday afternoon and evening but warned that voluntary conservation might not be enough to keep the lights on.

Tribune News Service

California governor signs landmark law for fast food workers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a landmark measure giving more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections

The Independent UK

FLX Bike Drops Teaser For Upcoming Weapon X Electric Mountain Bike

San Diego California-based electric bike maker FLX Bike has released a teaser surrounding its upcoming electric mountain bike dubbed Weapon X.

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Axios

Historic heat wave intensifies in the West as grid worries mount in California

This is a historic September heat wave in California and other western states.

Daily Mirror

When is Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib fight? UK time, undercard and stream

The long-awaited YouTube boxing match between American star McBroom and Britain's Gib appears to finally be set to take place this weekend in California under full professional rules

The Guardian - UK

Heatwave in North America threatens to break global September temperature record

Temperatures nearing record of 52.2C set in Mecca, California, in 1950

Zenger

Deaf Dog Rescued After Falling Down 100-Foot Ravine In California

This footage shows an emergency team coming to the rescue of a deaf dog after it plunged into a deep ravine.

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The Guardian - US

She thought Covid-19 was the worst thing to happen to her schools. Then the fire came

Meet the woman leading a rural Californian school district through climate disaster

Daily Mirror

The Weeknd forced to cancel Los Angeles concert after losing his voice during set

The Weeknd has vowed to reschedule a show in California after being forced to leave the stage on Saturday after his voice went during the opening song

Tribune News Service

California grid facing higher risk of outages as heat builds

California’s strained power grid is set to come under even more stress Monday because of a punishing heat wave, increasing the chance of blackouts.

Wales Online

iPhone 14 release could include upgrade Android users have enjoyed for years

Major launch event at Cupertino, California, this week

The Independent UK

Harry and Meghan’s new life after stepping down as senior working royals

The couple bought a multi-million pound home in California and set up a non-profit foundation.

Tribune News Service

‘It’s historic and we need to save it:’ Vital piece of Black history burns up in Mill Fire

When the Mill Fire tore through the Northern California town of Weed, it not only claimed the lives of two residents and destroyed dozens of homes, it laid waste to a little-known but historically important piece of Black history.

The Independent UK

Chance of California power outages up as heat wave worsens

California's chance of power outages will grow in the coming days as the state prepares to enter the most brutal stretch yet of an ongoing heatwave

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