Los Angeles, Ca
Heat dome brings California’s first heat wave of the season: What residents need to know
After months of lower-than-average, chilly, and sometimes wet weather, California will see its first heat wave of the season, thanks to a heat dome impacting much of the western U.S.
In response to the uptick in temperatures, officials are asking the public to stay hydrated, avoid sugary, alcoholic, and very cold drinks, and avoid outdoor exercising when it’s too hot.
Here’s what Californians need to know:
What is a Heat Dome
A heat dome is defined as a “hot air mass that develops when high pressure aloft prevents warm air below from rising, thus trapping the warm air as if it were in a dome,” according to the American Meteorological Society Glossary.
When a heat dome occurs, higher-than-usual temperatures are expected. In this case, forecasters say places like Phoenix, Las Vegas, and parts of Texas could see triple-digit temperatures.
What areas of California will be impacted the most
In the Golden State, the inland mountain and desert communities, like Lancaster, Palmdale, Santa Clarita, and Sacramento, could see triple-digit temperatures.
Californians can see the forecasted temperature for their area by clicking here.
The extreme heat is expected to last until Thursday night.
How to stay cool during the extreme heat
In addition to staying hydrated, wearing loose-fitted, bright-colored clothes and avoiding outdoor exercising when it is too hot, officials also advise the public to:
- Stay cool by staying in the shade when outside or setting air conditioners between 75 and 80 degrees and closing windows, shades and blinds when inside.
- If those options aren’t feasible, people can also visit nearby cooling centers. A list of ones across California can be found here.
- Drink at least 2 cups of water every hour, even if you’re not feeling thirsty.
- Check in on friends and family, especially elderly relatives or neighbors. Call 911 in cases of a high fever or other emergencies.
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
- Wear sunscreen
More tips on how to prepare for extreme heat can be found here.
Jurors deliberating the fate of the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history, failed to reach a verdict Thursday afternoon, telling the judge they were deadlocked.
A spokesperson from the United States Attorney’s Office told KTLA that jurors will continue to deliberate until they reach a verdict or give up.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, a former Uber driver and one-time Pacific Palisades resident, is accused of starting the Lachman Fire on New Year’s Eve. The fire continued to smolder underground for about a week, even after Los Angeles firefighters believed it had been extinguished.
Flames reignited on Jan. 7, erupting into the deadly Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in the upscale community, authorities said.
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A courtroom sketch of Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, during his initial court appearance on Oct. 23, 2025. (Bill Robles) -
The U.S. Dept. of Justice booking photo of Jonathan Rinderknecht over the Palisades Fire devastation in Malibu, California in January 2025 (AP).
Prosecutors argued that Rinderknecht deliberately set the fire, claiming he had grown increasingly resentful of wealthy residents and viewed Pacific Palisades as a symbol of that frustration.
“Their case, though circumstantial, is strong,” KTLA legal analyst Alison Triessl said. “The defense is relying on, can they (prosecutors) show beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Rinderknecht actually started this fire and it wasn’t the result of fireworks or some intervening cause.”
The defense argued there is no direct physical evidence tying Rinderknecht to the fire and said the prosecution’s case relies entirely on circumstantial evidence. Rinderknecht did not testify during the trial.
Defense attorney Steve Haney spoke outside the courthouse Wednesday about why he believes it will be difficult for prosecutors to prove how the fire started.
“The lack of scene preservation. The fact that they got there after a lot of the evidence was missing. Not a lot of direct evidence. This is a circumstantial case, which is always difficult as a prosecutor to prove,” Haney said.
Rinderknecht, who was arrested and indicted last October, faces up to 45 years in prison if found guilty of three arson counts, including destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire.
Tony Kurzweil contributed to this report
Los Angeles, Ca
Boyle Heights warehouse cleanup begins as crews face 85 million pounds of spoiled food
Cleanup efforts are underway Thursday at the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse that burned for eight days after firefighters officially declared the massive blaze knocked down Wednesday evening. Los Angeles Fire Department crews remain at the Lineage warehouse near Union Pacific Avenue and South La Puente Street as they transition into the overhaul phase, searching for […]
A hospital needs help identifying a male patient who was found injured and unconscious in downtown Los Angeles.
The man is believed to be in his 30s, according to the Los Angeles General Medical Center.
He was found injured on the ground on Omar Street and has been hospitalized since June 22.
He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 176 pounds. He has brown eyes, dark brown hair and tattoos across his upper body.
He did not have any personal belongings to help staff identify him or contact loved ones. Workers did not disclose the nature of his injuries.
Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call clinical social worker Cesar Robles at 323-409-6885.
The public can also call the L.A. General Medical Center’s Department of Social Work at 323-409-5253 or, after hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., call 323-409-6883. On weekends, call 323-409-5254.
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