10 hottest LA days on record as sizzling summer heatwave scorches Southern California

The temperature in Los Angeles is rising as a heatwave takes over Southern California, but how does it stack up to some of the city’s hottest days on record? An “extreme heat warning” has been issued for most of the region through Thursday at 8 pm with temps expected to hit over 100°. “Hot conditions with elevated risks for heat illness continues through Thursday, generally peaking today. Find ways to stay cool, especially this afternoon. Water is your friend (stay hydrated and take a dip to cool down). Improved conditions expected by Friday,” the National Weather Service Los Angeles posted…

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The Billionaire Tax Is A Retirement-Security Measure

California voters face a topsy-turvy choice in November, when two competing ballot measures go head to head. Prop. 42, branded as retirement protection, is actually a kill-switch measure that protects billionaire wealth. Prop. 40, called the “Billionaire Tax,” is the one that helps fund the systems retirees depend on. The…

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’90s Star Ashley Johnson Reveals Almost Getting Kidnapped While Filming ‘Growing Pains’ as a Child

Growing Pains alum Ashley Johnson revealed she was almost kidnapped as a child while filming the hit ‘90s sitcom. Johnson, 42, recalled the terrifying experience during the Wednesday, July 8, episode of her “Weird Kids” podcast, detailing that members of the show’s live studio audience would stand close to actors as they exited their trailers. “I’m walking with my mom and I just remember some guy hops out of the line and he grabs me up and starts booking it,” Johnson, who joined the cast as a six-year-old when she began portraying Chrissy Seaver, said. “He ended up, clearly, going…

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