As heat wave ramps up, Southern California residents search for relief
A mini heat wave is expected to bring triple digit temperatures to some parts of Southern California this week.
Weather
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‘Mini heat wave’ descends on Southern California
Temperatures are expected to climb about 5 to 10 degrees above area norms Wednesday and...
SCE warns of potential power shutoffs to prevent wildfires
The company has been repeatedly blamed for active power lines causing destructive wildfires.
Weather Advisory
Update: Heat advisory in place for Yosemite until Tuesday night
Yosemite is the focus of an updated heat advisory issued at 2:50 p.m. on Monday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until Tuesday July 15, at 11 p.m.
drought
Sierra Nevada snowpack sees most bountiful three years in a row in 25 years
After years of drought, California water supplies in good shape as summer months approach
Environment
Bluebelt photo contest winners bring greater awareness to protected Laguna Beach coastline
The contest accepted photos taken between May 2024 and June 2025 in Laguna Beach's Marine Protected Areas,
climate change
Trump’s tariff pressure pushes Asia toward American LNG, but at the cost of climate goals
Liquefied natural gas, or LNG, is natural gas cooled to a liquid form.