Cartoon: Heat wave crashes CA power

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • September 14, 2022

Due to the record high temperatures from the heat wave, Governor Newsom and the California Independent System Operator called for emergency measures and for residents to conserve energy so as not to overpower the energy grid. They issued a Flex Alert, calling for people to turn off lights, unplug unnecessary appliances, and more. Many homes experienced power outages and blackouts due to the inability of the California energy grid to support the power needs of both the extreme air conditioner use in response to the heat and the heat damage itself. (Emma Yin)

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Emma Yin, Staff Writer

Emma Yin is a senior at Carlmont High School. This is her third year in the journalism program and currently serves as a staff writer and cartoonist. She is interested in art and dabbling in global news. You can find her drawing on her iPad, playing badminton and music, and hunting for a new boba shop. Follow her on Instagram @em.24.ma