Without congressionally approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from extreme weather.
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The historic heat began blasting the Southwestern U.S. in June, stretching from Texas across New Mexico and Arizona and into California's desert. -
Excessive heat warnings and advisories have expired for San Diego County Monday and monsoonal conditions are in the forecast for the start of the week, according to the National Weather Service. -
A historic heat wave that has gripped the U.S. Southwest throughout July, blasting residents and baking surfaces like brick, is beginning to abate with the late arrival of monsoon rains. -
El Capitan Preserve in Lakeside, Hellhole Canyon Preserve in Valley Center and Mt. Gower County Preserve in Ramona will be closed Aug. 1 through 31. -
Planning for expected high temperatures, San Diego County will close five parks in August, it was announced Friday.
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An excessive-heat warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday, with temperatures expected between 112 and 117 degrees. -
Little kids are like a "small potato" whose core can heat up faster than an adult's, an expert tells NPR. Here are tips for helping children stay safe in extreme temperatures. -
In the valleys, Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee and Poway, a heat advisory will be in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. High temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees. -
On a very hot day in Washington, President Biden met with mayors from two cities grappling with extreme heat, announcing some new measures to try to help workers deal with the issue. -
Climate change, drought conditions and brush buildup from record rainfall makes the city more prone to fires.
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