California Flex Alert issued for Friday due to heat wave

LOS ANGELES — With oppressive heat in the forecast, a statewide Flex Alert is being issued for Friday calling for residents to turn off their lights and help conserve electricity.
Power grid operators are predicting increased demand for electricity, according to the California Independent System Operator (ISO), which issued the Flex Alert to call for voluntary electricity conservation. Residents and businesses are being asked to reduce their energy consumption, especially between the hours