Southern California has been experiencing cold winter temperatures, but soon the heat of summer will be back. For some without air conditioning, that means discomfort and sometimes dangerous ...

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Landlords in Los Angeles County could soon be required to ensure their tenants are able to stay cool on hot days. On Tuesday, supervisors approved an ordinance that begins the process of gathering ...

As Southern California braces for high temperatures, 13 Long Beach schools with no air conditioning have resorted to opening windows and pulling out fans to help students deal with the heat. “All we ...