SoCal Heatwave Round-Up: · Heat wave brings power outages, record-breaking temps to Southern California · California’s extreme heat is a ‘silent disaster’ · SoCal is baking. Here's how to know the (crucial) difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. SoCal Heatwave Round-Up Cont’d: · Local beach closures · They went fast! The city of LA says signups for free AC units are now at full capacity · Here are the cooling centers open across Los Angeles during this week's heat wave · Bring home a furry friend: L.A. Animal Services is waiving pet adoption fees for 3 days. Also In SoCal: · Officials cracking down on child sex trafficking along Figueroa Corridor in South L.A. · L.A. homicides down slightly so far in 2024: report · California lawmakers vote to ban all plastic grocery bags · California moves to crack down on snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Takis · Nearly undetectable card skimmer found at Southern California gas station. Reparations in SoCal: After key reparations bills stall, California lawmakers say they’ll try again next year.