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Energy Conservation Needed as Extreme Heat Returns to California
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is reminding Californians to take extra precautions to stay safe as another statewide heat wave is expected through Labor Day weekend. Excessive heat warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service...
Governor Newsom Signs Emergency Proclamation to Free Up Additional Energy Capacity Amid Heat Wave
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an emergency proclamation to free up additional energy capacity amid extreme temperatures across California. The proclamation permits power plants to generate more power by suspending certain permitting requirements,...
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order in Response to COVID-19
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order extending consumer protections against price gouging through March 4, 2021 as California continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The protections generally prohibit sellers of any kind from...
State Parks Advises Californians to Plan Ahead This Labor Day Weekend Amid COVID-19 and Wildfires
California State Parks advises Californians to plan ahead this Labor Day weekend since 46 units remain fully closed due to COVID-19 and wildfires. The department is also closing all state beaches in Monterey County and implementing full or partial vehicle access...
Cal/OSHA Reminder: Employers Must Take Steps to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers with outdoor workers to take steps to prevent heat illness during a period of high heat across the state. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat watches in effect for most parts of California Wednesday through Monday...