California simmers while it burns, but no big power outages

SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — The managers of California’s power grid warned there could be rolling blackouts if customers don’t conserve energy. Exceptionally high temperatures are driving the highest power use of the year and transmission losses because of wildfires have cut into supplies. Eric Schmitt of the California Independent System Operator said up to 3 million customers could lose power for up to four hours Sunday evening. Peak power usage was expected at 6 p.m., and no