TV, shows law enforcement investigators at the scene where a woman was struck and killed by a car after a botched robbery in Newport Beach, Calif. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. A 68-year-old tourist from New Zealand was struck and killed by a car during a botched robbery at an upscale mall in the popular Southern California beach city south of Los Angeles,

The robbery and hit-and-run unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Fashion Island, an outdoor shopping mall in Newport Beach, police said.

The temperature in Death Valley National Park could soar above 130 degrees, the NWS is reporting, setting the record for the hottest temperature ever.

This is from the Green Daily newsletter. Sign up to receive it in your inbox. Furnace Creek, California, home of the visitor center at Death Valley National Park, will reach 122F

Excessive Heat Warnings so far cover 15 million in California as a dangerous, life-threatening heat wave looms.

Hot weather coincides with extreme fire conditions across Northern California, prompting Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to initiate the first public safety power shutoffs of the year. Even so, the region has seen several wildfires ignite.

Much of California faces a one-two weather punch this week as a dangerous heat wave and high fire risk arrive at a time when millions will be outside celebrating Independence Day. Temperatures in the Sacramento Valley could reach 115 degrees this week,

California’s longest heat wave of the year, bringing triple-digit temperatures, fire danger and air quality concerns, is expected to arrive Tuesday.