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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

LA County Health Officials issue warnings about dangerous temperatures

Southland/Weather— For Immediate Release: August 24, 2026 Extreme Heat Warning: High Temperatures Expected Across Parts of Los Angeles County   The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated as high daytime temperatures and unusually warm overnight conditions are forecast to impact the region. Residents should check their specific neighborhood conditions […]
Saturday, August 22, 2026

The Southland is going to sizzle this weekend

Southland/Weather— Get ready! The Southland is going to really sizzle with extremely hot temperatures, with many places soaring into the triple-digit territory. You know it’s going to be a hot one when weather watchers are predicting upper 70s and 80s at the beaches. That means Burbank and the valleys are going to fry… many spots hitting 100 degrees! And the […]
Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Southland heating up today

Southland/Weather— We’re deep into the summer season, and it’s going to feel like it today. Above-average temperatures are expected for Burbank and the rest of the Southland. Mid-morning temps are headed into the 80s, which means super-hot afternoons. The high is expected to reach the upper 90s in Media City, with many places in the valleys and deserts hitting triple […]
Saturday, August 1, 2026

Major heat wave with dangerous temperatures this weekend

Weather/Heat Wave—   If you’re out and about this weekend in the San Fernando Valley, the best place to hang out is under a shady umbrella, preferably with a tall cold drink. Upper 90s and triple digits expected today in the valleys and throughout the Southland. Bottom line, it’s going to be scorching in SoCal. An extreme heat warning for […]
Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Heat wave bakes SoCal and ignites dangerous temperatures

Weather/SoCal Heat Wave—   By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   This week is the hottest of the year in SoCal so far, and health experts are cautioning residents to limit outdoor activity, seek shade, and drink plenty of water to protect themselves. Temperatures in the Southern California desert are expected to approach […]
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Souring temperatures throughout the Southland today

Southland/Hot Temps— The summer heat is on! The temperatures are expected to sizzle throughout the Southland today. Even the coastal region will be in the warm 70s, with the lows in the 60s. The Los Angeles area will hit the 80s, while temperatures will climb into the 90s for the valleys and the triple digits in the Inland Empire. It […]
Sunday, July 5, 2026

Children face hidden dangers in extreme heat

USA/Heat Warnings-   By Chrystal Blair, producer, Michigan News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Dangerous heat grips the East Coast and parts of the Midwest over the long Fourth of July weekend. Also, hotter temperatures are expected in California and the Southwest in the coming days. Health officials are reminding residents to check on older adults. However, […]
Tuesday, June 16, 2026

How to conserve energy and keep your home cool during the summer

Hot Weather/Staying Cool—   By Isobel Charle, producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    Rising temperatures and energy rates mean staying cool will cost more this year.  But experts say there are some easy, cheap tricks to help keep your home from feeling like a sauna. New data shows U.S. households are projected to spend nearly […]
Monday, June 15, 2026

Controversy surrounding Saudi oil sponsor at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Soccer/ World Cup Controversy—   By Kathryn Carley, producer, Commonwealth News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Critics of FIFA World Cup sponsor Aramco say the Saudi-owned oil giant is using soccer to sportswash its image as one of the world’s largest climate polluters. Aramco signed an estimated $400 million, multiyear deal with FIFA, securing high-profile branding rights for […]