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.

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.

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.

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

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

UCLA researchers have released an alarming new finding — the duration of heat waves is increasing faster than global warming itself.

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