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CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Southern California inland deserts brace for triple digit weather, dangerous heat conditions
Inland desert communities in Southern California are expecting to receive triple-digit weather on Friday, which will increase dangerous heat conditions. KCAL News issued a Next Weather Alert to warn people about the upcoming weather event that could impact their daily routines. Meteorologist Amber Lee said the temperatures will be the hottest the region has seen in 2025 so far. The alert has been issued for areas like the Antelope Valley and the inland desert. The National Weather Service extended its heat advisory to include the Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Central Ventura County valleys. The advisory will go into effect at 11 a.m. and will remain until 8 p.m. Weather officials predict temperatures near the coast will be near the 70s, the inland coastal plains will be around the 80s and the valleys and lower mountains will be around 90s to 102 degrees. The NWS recommends that people in affected areas take precautions and limit outdoor activities, properly hydrate and remain in air-conditioned rooms. The heat will not last long and cooler conditions will begin Saturday for the rest of the weekend. A system of tropical moisture will bring humid and muggy air with a chance of showers or thunderstorms in the mountains and deserts.
CBS News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Weather officials warn about triple digit temperatures heading to Southern California inland communities
The inland valleys and deserts are expected to receive near triple-digit weather on Friday as a warming trend develops. KCAL News issued a Next Weather Alert a few days ago for the Antelope Valley and inland desert ahead of the weather event to prepare communities for the heat. Meteorologist Amber Lee said temperatures in inland areas could be 10 to 15 degrees above average. Lee explained that a high-pressure system will sit over the Southern California region, and it will bring the hottest temperatures of 2025 so far. The National Weather Service warned that heat advisories could be issued for southern valleys based on the upcoming forecast. The heat will fade a bit heading into the weekend with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the San Gabriel Mountains. Tips for staying safe during the heat: Drink fluids and stay hydrated Stay in air-conditioned rooms if possible Avoid prolonged periods in the sun Do not leave children or pets in unattended vehicles
CBS News
09-04-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
High temperatures, heat expected in valleys and Inland Empire over next several days
The Inland Empire and valley communities are bracing for a major warm-up as above normal temperatures and heat are expected over the next couple of days. KCAL News has issued a Next Weather Alert through Friday for extreme heat in areas like the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys as well as the Inland Empire. Next Weather Alerts are meant to keep communities up to date about weather events that might impact daily life. It is not expected to be dangerously hot but much warmer than normal. The National Weather Service has not issued any heat-related advisories. The coastal clouds will linger in the mornings and evenings, but the afternoons will be sunny and hot. The NWS said daytime temperatures will be well above normal for this time of year. A high-pressure ridge will stay over the Southern California region until the weekend before cooler conditions begin. During this period, the Inland Empire will be the warmest it's been since October 2024, according to KCAL News Meteorologist Amber Lee. Lee recommends people take caution during peak heat hours and try to limit physical activity outside to the earlier part of the day.
CBS News
08-04-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
KCAL News issues Next Weather Alert ahead of warming trend in Southern California
As Southern California prepares for above normal temperatures, KCAL News has issued a Next Weather Alert for the Inland Empire and the valleys through Friday. The warming trend will begin Tuesday and will remain in the region until the weekend. Temperatures in areas like the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys could be in the 80s and 90s. KCAL News issues a Next Weather Alert to keep communities up to date about weather events that might impact daily life. The NWS has not issued any heat-related advisories yet. KCAL News Meteorologist Amber Lee said the last time Southern California had a high-pressure system causing extreme heat was October 2024. Temperatures at that time were 10 to 20 degrees warmer than the average. Temperature highs for Tuesday in comparison to the average for this time of year: Lee recommends people take caution during peak heat hours and try to limit physical activity outside to the earlier part of the day.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Medicaid is a lifeline — Rep. Begich isn't treating it like one
Caregivers visit the Alaska State Capitol to meet with lawmakers to advocate for Medicaid and fair wages, in an undated photo. Commentary author Debbie Mulholland is the third from the left in the front. SEIU 775 represents long-term care workers in Alaska, Washington and Montana. (Photo provided by Amber Lee) Being a caregiver was one of the most meaningful and fulfilling roles of my life. For 10 years, I had the privilege of helping people who depended on me for their daily needs. It wasn't just about providing meals, assisting with showers, or making sure medications were taken on time — it was about being there. For many of the people I cared for, I was their only human interaction that day, sometimes that entire week. I loved being the person who made sure they weren't alone, who reassured them that someone was looking out for them. Even though I retired two years ago, I still feel deeply connected to Alaska's caregiving community. I see the struggles that caregivers face, and more importantly, I see the devastating consequences for the people who rely on caregivers. A crisis is unfolding. Alaska's health care system is at risk because Congress is trying to make massive cuts to Medicaid. Medicaid is not just a budget line — it is a lifeline. So many Alaskans depend on it: pregnant women, infants, children with serious diseases, seniors, disabled adults, accident victims who never fully recovered. Many of them cannot survive without caregiver services funded by Medicaid. That's why I am so deeply disappointed by U.S. Rep. Nick Begich's vote that will lead to cutting Medicaid funding. It is devastating to see him align himself with an agenda that is ignoring the real suffering of the people he was elected to represent. His vote tells us that he does not care if people die without Medicaid. That children suffer. That parents are left without help. That seniors go without care. It makes me cry to think about it—because I know the reality of what will happen. Caregivers will lose their jobs. And more importantly, the people they care for will lose their lives. Rep. Begich has forgotten us. He is not fighting for the people of Alaska — he is fighting against us. And if we don't stand up and make our voices heard, more of our neighbors, our friends, our family members will be left behind. We cannot let that happen. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
