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.

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

Scientists have linked last week’s European heat wave to human-caused climate change and estimate that climate change was responsible for 1,500 deaths.

A large dome of heat will envelop all of Colorado and the entire Rocky Mountain region on Wednesday. Many high temperatures will likely tie or break record numbers.

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.

Another major heat wave is set to blaze its way through Bakersfield and Kern County this week, and as temperatures heat up, staying cool should be a top priority for