As a result of the extended heat, a Flex Alert was issued pleading for Californians to conserve energy on Thursday. Source: CBS 8 New feed
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The report out of the UC Berkeley Center for Community Innovation Solution proposes creating incentives to build new housing in lower-risk wildfire areas. Source: CBS 8 New feed
BLCI is a mentorship program focused on helping kids from underserved neighborhoods graduate high school and get to college. Source: CBS 8 New feed
The Kumeyaay Diegueno flag, Fire fighter mourning flag and the Juneteenth flag will also be raised to acknowledge the history of diverse populations. Source: CBS 8 New feed
According to the California Independent System Operator, which manages the state’s power grid, the Flex Alert will be in effect from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday. Source: CBS 8 New feed