This massive statewide heat wave is leading to Flex Alerts, which are calls for people to conserve electricity from 4pm to 9pm. Glendale is now warning of rolling blackouts this weekend.
So. Cal Edison is suggesting people not charge their cell phones after 4pm. Then, there's the call for people not to charge their electric vehicles so it won't strain the grid. This comes as the state is pushing ahead with plans to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. Brian Dahle is a Republican State Senator from the northeastern region of California and candidate for governor.