Huge swaths of California are expecting temperatures in excess of 100 degrees, and state officials warn the state’s grid will be pushed to its limit.
Author: Celina Tebor, USA TODAY
Fifth set of skeletal remains found at Lake Mead after Western states hit with drought-inflicted water cuts
The latest discovery comes amid water cuts for Western states due to severe drought slamming the region.
McKinney Fire becomes California’s largest blaze this year, raging out of control near Oregon border
The McKinney Fire has grown into California’s largest blaze of the year, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency.
Pacific Northwest faces unusually long heat wave: ‘I’m doing the classic popsicle diet’
The Pacific Northwest is experiencing a multiday heat wave, with cities breaking records and preparing cooling shelters for its residents.
2 killed, 5 injured in shooting at Southern California park, authorities say
The shooting happened around 3:45 p.m. at Peck Park in San Pedro, California, about 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.
‘Moving very fast’: California’s largest wildfire grows near Yosemite National Park amid sweltering temperatures
The Oak Fire erupted Friday in Mariposa County, where a state of emergency was declared Sunday. It’s the state’s largest fire this year.
4 indicted in connection to tractor-trailer smuggling operation that left 53 dead in San Antonio
The incident is the deadliest known migrant smuggling attempt in U.S. history, where 53 people were found dead inside an abandoned tractor-trailer.
‘Largest seizure in history’: Mexican authorities recover $230M worth of fentanyl after drug bust
Members of the Mexican military and national guard seized over half a ton of fentanyl in Sinaloa, according to Mexico’s Ministry of National Defense.
Washburn Fire threatens iconic Yosemite sequoia grove; firefighters battle dry conditions, tough terrain
The Washburn Fire in Yosemite National Park grew in size Sunday, as rough terrain and hot weather proved difficult for battling the blaze.
Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated, dies at 67 after campaign shooting
Shinzo Abe, ex-Japanese leader, died Friday after being shot during a campaign speech, hospital officials confirmed.