30 million people are under extreme heat alerts as parts of the West see record high temperatures

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• Excessive heat warnings in place for Southern California desert areas Residents were warned over the weekend to take precautions against the heat as a ridge of high pressure is expected to send temperatures soaring way past the century mark across the desert areas of Southern California through next week, forecasters said. Reagan Marsile, 5, of Norco cools others off at Citrus Park in Corona on a blistering hot Saturday afternoon on July 10, 2021. She was celebrating her sister’s and two cousins’ birthdays. (Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Alyth…
• Feeling the heat? Bay Area temperatures already sweltering, but not coastal areas The anticipated hottest day of the Bay Area’s heat wave arrived Saturday with a dramatic range of temperatures across the region, paving the way for a scorching day for inland residents that will somewhat spare coastal communities. Much of the East and North Bay had already reported temperatures edging into the 80s early Saturday after barely cooling down overnight, according to the National Weather Service. But to the west, the marine layer — which has been protecting the Bay from…
• Oregon adopts most protective heat rules for workers in US Oregon adopted an emergency rule Thursday that strengthens requirements for employers to safeguard workers from extreme heat, including expanding access to shade and cool water in what advocates called the nation's most protective heat rules following deadly record-high temperatures in the Pacific Northwest. “With these new rules, Oregon has a chance to lead the country in ensuring workplaces are safe from high heat, especially for those doing the most demanding and dangerous jobs like farming and construction,” said Kate Suisman,…
• Oregon adopts most protective heat rules for workers in US Oregon adopted an emergency rule Thursday that strengthens requirements for employers to safeguard workers from extreme heat, including expanding access to shade and cool water in what advocates called the nation's most protective heat rules following deadly record-high temperatures in the Pacific Northwest. “With these new rules, Oregon has a chance to lead the country in ensuring workplaces are safe from high heat, especially for those doing the most demanding and dangerous jobs like farming and construction,” said Kate Suisman,…
• Soccer: No homophobic chant as Mexico defeat Nigeria at Coliseum Mexican fans wave flags before the game between Nigeria and Mexico during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Alan Pulido #11 of Mexico reacts to his goal, to take a 2-0 lead over Nigeria, during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Alan Pulido #11 of Mexico…
• Bay Area heat wave may expand, as high pressure threatens marine layer As the second day of a weekend heat wave settled in early Thursday, forecasters were keeping an eye on the high-pressure ridge that was creating it and how thick it was getting. The news for those expecting to be spared some of the heat wasn’t encouraging. “It’s definitely expanding from the desert southwest out toward us,” National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Garcia said. “So the real question is going to become, ‘How far is it going to expand into the…
• Michael Burry, Jeremy Grantham, and other top investors are predicting an epic market crash. Here are their gravest warnings so far Michael Burry. Jim Spellman / Getty Images Michael Burry, Jeremy Grantham, and other experts are predicting an epic market crash. Jeffrey Gundlach, Leon Cooperman, and Stanley Druckenmiller expect a downturn too. Here are the gravest warnings so far from eight top investors and commentators. See more stories on Insider's business page. Michael Burry and Jeremy Grantham are bracing for a devastating crash across financial markets. They're far from the only experts to warn that rampant speculation fueled by government-stimulus programs…
• Where is the smoke in Utah coming from? Smoke envelops trees as the Sugar Fire, part of the Beckwourth Complex Fire, burns in Doyle, Calif., Friday, July 9, 2021. | Noah Berger, Associated Press Wildfires in Idaho, California, Oregon and Washington brought smoke into northern Utah Saturday, resulting in hazy skies and unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups, according to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. And officials are warning the Beehive State could get even smokier. “Think the smoke today is bad? It could get worse!” the…
• Bay Area weekend heat wave: Cooling centers in East Bay An isolated Bay Area heat wave that will lift the thermometer to triple digits in the farthest inland areas of Contra Costa and Alameda counties will keep some cooling centers open this weekend. Officials in Contra Costa and Alameda counties made clear that despite the state’s reopening and relaxed mask rules that began June 15, masks are required for all visitors inside the cooling centers, regardless of vaccination status. Alameda County Dublin Dublin Senior Center 7600 Amador Valley Boulevard 9…
• Disneyland: Get a first look at the revamped Jungle Cruise ride What used to be a canoe full of skulls is now an expedition’s wrecked boat that was taken over by chimpanzees on Jungle Cruise in Adventureland inside Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, on Friday, July 9, 2021. The ride was changed to remove negative depictions of native people and instead of sending guests through unrelated scenes in the jungle, the attraction will now operate with a fully formed story connecting each vignette. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Monkeys play…