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Cars in traffic with a sign above saying 'Extreme Heat Save Power 4-9pm Stay Cool'
Vehicles drive past a sign on the 110 freeway warning of extreme heat and urging energy conservation in downtown Los Angeles, on Sept. 2, 2022. A 'dangerous' heat wave has taken hold of the southwestern US. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)

Records Broken Across State As California Avoids Rolling Blackouts

The statewide heat wave continued on Tuesday as records were broken across California, with much of the state once again facing triple digit temperatures. But the state did not have to order rolling blackouts, despite a deeply stressed power grid.
Reporter: Laura Klivans, KQED

Californians Look For Places To Cool Down During Heat Wave

While cities across the state continue to break heat records this week, there are a few places that are still comfortable, if not downright cool.
Reporter: Amanda Stupi, KQED 

Wildfires Force Evacuations In Southern California

The hot weather across the state has brought added concerns about wildfires sparking. And a pair of fires that are burning in the Inland Empire in Southern California are now forcing residents to flee their homes.
Reporter: Caleigh Wells, KCRW

President Biden Offers Support For Farmworker Bill 

President Joe Biden has come out in favor of a California bill that Governor Gavin Newsom has said he’s not ready to sign.  The bill aims to make it easier for farmworkers to choose whether to unionize, including by mail-in ballots -- without fear of reprisal.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED

Southern California Water Users Limited Because Of Pipe Repairs

Starting this week, millions of people in Southern California are dealing with big new water restrictions. The Metropolitan Water District says that's necessary so that a  broken pipeline that carries water from the Colorado River to the region can be repaired.
Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report  

Some Tenants In L.A. County Finding It Tough To Fight Rent Hikes

California's eviction moratorium ended earlier this summer, but some cities in L.A. County have also banned rent hikes.  But tenants are still getting demands to pay more. In many cases, whether they can fight those rent hikes depends on where they live. 
Reporter: David Wagner, KPCC 

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