Prevailing heat wave shatters record highs in Southern California

A powerful heat wave sent temperatures soaring across Southern California, shattering records and pushing some cities into triple digits. See the full list of areas that set record highs.

Record-breaking heat on St. Patty's
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Whether it was swimming or chugging an ice-cold beverage, Angelenos scrambled to stay cool in the Southern California sun.

Outdoor workers battle thru hot temps
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Outdoor workers endured extreme Southern California heat while staying on the job.

Historic March heat wave hits Southern California: Records broken as cooling centers open

A dangerous March heat wave is breaking records across Southern California, prompting officials to open cooling centers and issue extreme heat warnings through Friday.

Land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes accelerates after winter rains

Land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes is accelerating again, with parts of Portuguese Bend shifting about 2 inches per week after recent rainfall.

New land movement reported in Rancho Palos Verdes
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New land movement has been reported in the Rancho Palos Verdes area after recent winter storms.

New land movement reported in Rancho Palos Verdes
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New land movement has been reported in the Rancho Palos Verdes area after recent winter storms.

Rattlesnake encounters increase as warmer weather brings more snakes to surface

Rattlesnake encounters are increasing across Southern California as warmer-than-normal weather brings more snakes to the surface, according to a local snake removal expert.

Santa Ana winds peak in Southern California: 70 mph gusts, record heat forecast

Southern California faces high wind warnings and a heatwave this weekend as Santa Ana winds gust up to 70 mph and temperatures climb more than a dozen degrees above normal.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: Crews recover bodies of all 9 victims

A group of 15 skiers were on the final leg of a backcountry trip to Castle Peak near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada when they were caught in the avalanche.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

Cal/OSHA launches investigation in deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche, tour guide company

California safety officials are launching an investigation into the tour company at the center of Tuesday's catastrophic avalanche near Lake Tahoe's Castle Peak.