Beach cities, such as Long Beach, will reach a high of 76 degrees on Friday and 75 degrees over the weekend. It is recommended that people stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in air conditioning or shade, as well as shift outdoor activities away from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Human-caused climate change tripled the number of estimated deaths in the recent European heat wave, according to a new analysis

Big changes [are] coming ... as high pressure over Arizona expands west into Southern California,' the weather service warns.

The good news is that the mini heat wave that hit on Wednesday is peaking on Thursday, July 10, and the weekend will be somewhat cooler. But according to the National Weather Service (NWS), above-average temperatures will again return to Los Angeles and especially to the inland regions next week.

Humanity’s burning of fossil fuels directly led to the deaths of at least 1,500 people in a European heatwave last week, a landmark study said.

Scientists at Imperial and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine used peer-reviewed techniques to calculate that about 2,300 people in 12 cities likely died from the heat in last week’s bout of high temperatures, with nearly two-thirds of them dying because of the extra degrees that climate change added to the natural summer warmth.

A blaze in southern France forced the closure of the Marseille airport, and weather agencies issued warnings for other parts of Europe where temperatures were expected to climb this week.

A former first responder, a former journalist and another Chicagoan share what they saw and experienced during the 1995 heat wave.

Pismo Beach: Pismo Beach is another good option for families looking to enjoy the summer while staying cool. Take a walk along the pier before heading down to the sand, setting up a blanket and chairs and letting the kids splash in the water and play along the shore.

Crunchy black-eyed peas, chile-lime dressing and a bed of mint-flecked labneh push this cool melon salad into dinner territory.