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SoCal heat wave leaves elderly vulnerable to temperature extremes
As the extreme heat warning continues in Southern California, it's important to keep everyone safe - especially the most vulnerable.Seniors and children have to be particularly careful.And for many seniors, air conditioning is either not available or too expensive to use.Ice water refills is how 80-year-old Holly Reed gets through the day. He finds refuge at the Pasadena Senior Center because he doesn't want to turn on the AC at home."I don't use it because I can't afford it," Reed said. "You worry about running out of money at the end of the month because you can't pay anything."Like many...
High-speed pursuit in Southern California ends in crash
Two people are in custody after a stolen vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash in San Bernardino County late last month, officials announced. The high-speed chase occurred on August 23 after an officer with the Montclair Police Department spotted two suspects inside a vehicle that had been reported stolen. When police followed […]
Poor air quality expected in SoCal this week amid heat wave
As another brutal heat wave moves into Southern California, it's more than just the temperatures impacting local residents.Poor air quality will also be cause for concern."Ozone, or smog, is the dominant summertime pollutant in Southern California. And that tends to form more readily under high temperatures," said Scott Epstein, planning and rules manager of air quality assessment for the South Coast Air Quality Management District.The extreme heat increases the amount of ozone pollution in the air which in turn negatively impacts our air quality."When temperatures are high you get a lot more evaporation of one of the compounds that form...
Can California's power grid handle latest heat wave?
As temperatures rise, so does the strain on the state's power grid. With that comes worries about brownouts or blackouts.With heat wave after heat wave baking communities throughout Southern California, is the strain on the power grid putting residents in danger of seeing Flex Alerts?"Several consecutive days of high heat, along with warmer than usual nighttime temperatures can lead to power outages because electric equipment is unable to cool sufficiently between periods of heavy use," Southern California Edison spokesperson Reggie Kumar said.Powerful heat wave hitting Southern California: Here's what to expectSouthern California Edison encourages residents to help eliminate the stress on the power grid by conserving energy during peak demand, between 4 p.m.-9 p.m.So far, Edison says there appears to be no danger of residents ending up in the dark."This time, our system is performing well, we are seeing the benefits of all work completed over the past several years on equipment replacement, upgrades and electric grid hardening," Kumar said.Amid the extreme heat, Southern California Edison suggests:- Avoid charging electric vehicles- Avoid using major appliances- Charge phones and laptops during off-peak hours- Keep thermostat on 78 degrees when home and 85 degrees when away
Family searching for missing Southern California man
Authorities and loved ones are searching for a missing Southern California man. Raul Varela Jr., 60, was reported missing on Aug. 29, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. He was last seen on the 24000 block of Woolsey Canyon Road in Canoga Park at around 10 a.m. Varela is described as a Hispanic […]
This is what happens to mountain lions that attack people in California
After a 5-year-old boy was mauled by a large mountain lion in a popular Southern California picnic area over the weekend, prompting wildlife officials to euthanize the big cat, authorities said in these circumstances, they have no choice but to put the animal down. In the most recent attack, which occurred on Sept. 1 […]
Community on edge as landslide threat grows
The threat of more landslides forced a utility provider to disconnect power to hundreds of homes in a Southern California community. Scientists say the shifting of the land in Rancho Palos Verdes has accelerated because of climate change. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports.
22 arrested in ‘blitz’ operation targeting Southern California Target thieves
Authorities in Ventura County have announced the arrests of 22 suspected retail thieves who are accused of stealing from Target stores in Moorpark and Simi Valley. The arrests and citations were made as part of a two-day “blitz” operation conducted by the Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force in conjunction with the Target Corporation. […]
Extreme heat, smog warnings issued for Southern California
Southern California is bracing for a dangerous heat wave this week, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 115 degrees in some areas. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Los Angeles County and surrounding regions, in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Friday. Extreme temperatures are forecast […]
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