As temperatures in Southern California reach triple digits this week, Rep. George Whitesides is helping to lead a series of bills aimed at addressing the growing threat of extreme heat.

The Madre Fire, now the largest wildfire in California this year, expanded to 79,630 acres by Saturday, July 5, prompting expanded evacuation orders and worsening air quality across parts of

Southern California will continue to face "dangerous fire weather conditions" including strong Santa Ana winds and extremely ... and 62 mph near Six Flags Magic Mountain in the Santa Clarita Valley.

The most effective measures to prepare for wildfires, Villanueva said, is by creating a “defensible space” around homes. He also suggested avoiding mechanical yard work during strong winds, removing vegetation within 100 feet of homes and keeping vehicles away from dry grass or brush.

Here’s how a rentability scorecard from WalletHub, which graded 180 U.S. cities, scored 20 from Southern California.

Get ready to ride! The City of Santa Clarita will officially break ground on the Haskell Canyon Bike Park next Tuesday.

Before a night filled with captivating professional firework shows, families can enjoy daytime events on Friday, July 4.