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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

By Guest Contributor Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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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

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 22, 2026

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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 […]

Saturday, August 1, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 1, 2026

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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

By Public News Service Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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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 […]

Sunday, July 5, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, July 5, 2026

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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, […]

Friday, March 20, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 20, 2026

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Heat wave continues today cooling trend expected over the weekend

Southland/Record Temps— More scorching temperatures are expected in the Southland today. For the past several days, a blistering March heat wave has produced off-the-charts temperatures throughout SoCal. The Media City broke records, along with several other local cities. Here are some of the record breakers over the past few days from the National Weather Service via Twitter/X. Tuesday, March 17, […]

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

By Guest Contributor Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Heat advisory and safety tips from City of Burbank

Southland/Heat Wave— Heat Advisory & Safety Reminders As temperatures are expected to rise this week, the City of Burbank encourages residents to take the following precautions during periods of high heat. Try to avoid strenuous activity during peak midday heat; if you have to be outdoors, utilize shade whenever possible and wear a hat. When indoors, consider closing shades or […]

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

By Guest Contributor Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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Temperatures expected to soar in the San Fernando Valley

Extreme Heat Watch The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the Eastern San Fernando Valley (including Burbank) beginning at 1PM on Wednesday, August 20 through Saturday, August 23. The City of Burbank would like to remind everyone to take the following precautions during high temperature days: avoid strenuous activity during peak mid-day heat, if you have […]

Friday, July 19, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, July 19, 2024

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CA workers encouraged to know their rights for hot days

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. California shattered heat records left and right this month and temperatures are forecast to be 10 degrees above normal for several days. Therefore, the state wants to remind workers of their right to shade, free cold water, and rest breaks. Also, employers are required to train […]