California power grid operators issue energy alerts; Newsom declares state of emergency [lOY7Fg658Sj]

Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT

With a major heat wave looming this Labor Day weekend, power grid operators have already issued alerts and Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in an effort to avoid rolling blackouts. Katie Nielsen reports. (8/31/22)