'Miserably hot:' Triple digit temps to last all week

Meteorologist Rosemary Orozco says Tuesday's temps will continue to be "miserably hot," and possibly, "even a tad hotter."

Some North Bay students to get out of school early because of excessive heat

It will be a shorter be a shorter school day on Tuesday - and the rest of the week –  for some students in the North Bay because of the excessive heat. 

'Miserably hot:' Temps remain in triple digits
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Rosemary Orozco says it will remain miserably hot with temps in the triple digits through Saturday.

Temperatures climb to 116 degrees in Livermore

Livermore hit record-setting heat this Labor Day climbing to a whopping 116 degrees.

Thousands without power across Bay Area as region roasts

Thousands of residents across the Bay Area were without power Monday as hot temperatures strained the region.

At least 2 people dead in Hemet fire

At least two people are dead after a brush fire started spreading into the residential areas of Hemet.

Southern California wildfire explodes to 500 acres in one hour

A wildfire rapidly spread to more than 500 acres on Monday afternoon in Hemet, California, about 80 miles east of Los Angeles, according to Cal Fire.

California excessive heat wave: what you need to know

Forecasters predict intense heat over the next four days and health officials are offering tips on how to beat the soaring temps.

Beat the heat: San Leandro public library open as cooling center

The San Leandro Main Public Library will be open Monday evening and all day Tuesday to serve as a community resource center for residents during the ongoing heat wave.

California facing chance of blackouts amid brutal heat wave

California will face its highest chance of blackouts this year as a brutal heat wave continues to blanket the state with triple-digit heat, officials warned Monday.

Firefighters prepare to protect the public and themselves during the heat spell

Firefighters tasked with protecting the public are also focused on protecting themselves during the heat spell that increases the demands on crews.

China earthquake: 6.8 magnitude quake leaves 21 dead, triggers landslides

The deadly earthquake occurred while 21 million residents in the province were already under a COVID-19 lockdown. Authorities reported stones and soil falling from mountainsides, causing damage to homes and power interruptions.

Small earthquake rattles San Jose

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake shook Parts of the Bay Area on Sunday. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter was about 12 miles east of San Jose.

Officials call for safety as many head to a dangerous beach to escape the heat

Many people escaping the heat are headed for a beautiful but potentially dangerous beach along San Francisco's coast. Ocean Beach has claimed many lives over the years, but first responders say they are prepared for the influx of people.

California's stronger electric grid challenged by extreme heat wave

The stability, reliability and availability of electricity hinges on the skill and resourceful cooperation of the people that run state and local utility power grid control rooms around the state. California's power grid is a lot stronger than it was just two years ago.  But as we transition away from polluting, but rock solid power plants, to more variable solar and wind energy, the grid stall has significant vulnerabilities..

Triple digit temps
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Rosemary Orozco says temps are going to be in the triple digits through Tuesday.

Extreme heat closes some East Bay open spaces

In a move many folks have never heard of before, two East Bay cities have closed some of their remote open spaces for public health and safety due to extreme heat expected through the weekend.. Climate change calls for hotter and longer heat spells coming for the next three decades. This scorcher will last almost a week.