Northwestern University researchers are giving the city 30 recommendations to better prepare for heat waves and potentially save lives.

Human-caused climate change tripled the number of estimated deaths in the recent European heat wave, according to a new analysis

Crunchy black-eyed peas, chile-lime dressing and a bed of mint-flecked labneh push this cool melon salad into dinner territory.

Pismo Beach: Pismo Beach is another good option for families looking to enjoy the summer while staying cool. Take a walk along the pier before heading down to the sand, setting up a blanket and chairs and letting the kids splash in the water and play along the shore.

A former first responder, a former journalist and another Chicagoan share what they saw and experienced during the 1995 heat wave.

Big changes [are] coming ... as high pressure over Arizona expands west into Southern California,' the weather service warns.

Friday warms to 90 degrees, but it feels about 5 degrees hotter in the shade because of the humidity. It’s a mostly sunny to partly cloudy day, with isolated storms developing at times. We have a southwesterly wind at 5 to 10 mph today.

The good news is that the mini heat wave that hit on Wednesday is peaking on Thursday, July 10, and the weekend will be somewhat cooler. But according to the National Weather Service (NWS), above-average temperatures will again return to Los Angeles and especially to the inland regions next week.