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California city known for heat sets Record-Breaking October Temperature of 117 Degrees
Palm Springs reached a scorching 117 degrees today, shattering the previous daily record of 115 degrees set in 1980. According to the US National Weather Service in San Diego, this marks the highest temperature ever recorded in Palm Springs during the month of October since record-keeping began in 1922.
Founder of stem cell company sentenced to 36 months in federal prison
LOS ANGELES, California - The imprisoned founder and CEO of an Orange County-based company that marketed stem cell-based products linked to multiple hospitalizations was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison on Tuesday. John Warrington Kosolcharoen, 53, most recently of Rancho Santa Margarita, was sentenced by United States District Judge Otis D. Wright II. The sentence will run consecutive to his current prison term. A restitution hearing in the case is scheduled for December 3. Kosolcharoen pleaded guilty on August 26 to one count of introducing an unapproved new drug into interstate commerce with the intent to defraud and mislead....
Southern California braces for heat and fire risks through Thursday
Temperatures in Southern California will be intense in the coming days, creating dangerous fire conditions through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to peak around 108 degrees in some valleys, with fire risks heightened in the mountains, NWS said. Heat Advisories and Red Flag Warnings have been issued for parts of […]
Cooling centers open across LA County as October heat wave brings triple-digit temps to SoCal
Summer's over, but Mother Nature will turn up the heat in parts of Southern California on Tuesday, with "dangerously hot temperatures" possible in some areas, along with increased risk of wildfires.Forecasters said temperatures will increase Tuesday and again Wednesday, leading to the potentially dangerous weather conditions over that span before a cool-down begins Thursday.Record high temperatures were reported in Lancaster, Palmdale and Sandberg. It was 100 in Lancaster on Monday, tying the record for the day set in 2001. It was 100 at Palmdale Airport, breaking the record for the day of 99 set in 1980. It was 91 in...
Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk
The total acres burned in California this year surpassed 1 million as spiking temperatures Tuesday added to the challenges facing firefighters struggling to contain a stubborn blaze in the mountains northeast of Los Angeles that flared up over the weekend.Evacuation orders were expanded again Monday for remote communities northeast of Los Angeles as the Line Fire that has been burning for nearly a month spread over nearly 68 square miles (176 square kilometers) of the San Bernardino Mountains and containment dropped from 83% to 76%. “The dry vegetation, steep slopes and wind aligned ... to create conditions for...
Excessive heat warnings issued, Ventura County temps to soar up to 20 degrees above normal
Triple-digit temperatures are expected in several local spots, as a high pressure system brings hotter-than-normal conditions to Southern California this week. The forecast calls for temperatures to peak on Wednesday with highs up to 20 degrees above normal in parts of Ventura County. Conditions may cool slightly Thursday and Friday and then heat...
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