These California counties experienced the longest periods of excessive heat
As a second heat wave is expected to hit the state in July, officials warn that the dangerous and dire…
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Thunderstorms briefly cool Southern California but spark new wildfires
Southern California monsoon season thunderstorms brought temporary cooling relief over the weekend to a region that had been roasting under…
California prisons remain unprepared for extreme heat
The possible heat-related death of an inmate at a prison in California's Central Valley this week is focusing renewed attention…
First wildfire death of 2024 season reported in California
The first wildfire death of the 2024 season was reported Friday as California continues to deal with scorching temperatures that…
What's causing extreme heat in California?
If you had looked at a temperature map this week (it doesn't matter much what day it was), you would…
Will California's heat wave finally ease over the weekend?
Californians may soon feel some relief after nearly two weeks of an oppressive heat wave that has relentlessly pummeled the…
Record temperatures set in the West as heatwave drags on
California and the West are still days away from the end of the current heat wave, which has brought oppressive…
A motorcycle ride through Death Valley ends badly when temperatures reach 128 degrees
When temperatures soared to a record 128 degrees Fahrenheit in Death Valley National Park on Saturday, a group of motorcyclists…
California wildfire prompts evacuations near wineries and Neverland Ranch
A wildfire in the mountains above Santa Barbara County's Santa Ynez Valley has spread to more than 16,000 acres, prompting…
Record heat continues to create dangerous fire conditions in California
A scorching heat wave blanketing parts of Southern California is expected to extend through the weekend, pushing temperatures well above…