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Central Valley Deals With Triple Digit Heat

Temperatures soared in the Central Valley Monday, making it the hottest day of the year in many Valley cities. Fresno hit 106, while Clovis hit 108 degrees. The severe temperatures caused a strain to some transformers in some Fresno and Clovis areas, knocking out power to about 3,000 people around …

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How To Prevent Heat Related Illnesses

Cooling stations are full of people and set up all across town. Some, are fortunate enough to work inside during the day while others are not quite as luckily. Whether you’re a fire fighter or work in construction, even these triple digits are hard to bare. "After they came down …

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Heat and Crime

Heat and crime Police say for some reason when it gets hot crime goes up. They say maybe it’s because more people are out and about. But one thing, they say is for sure low staffing and prop-47 is not helping.

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New rules protect people who work in the heat

New rules will go into effect concerning conditions in ag, construction and other outdoor professions on May 1st. Shade must be made available when the temperature reaches 80 degrees and workers must be provided with free water. The changes are meant to prevent heat illness and give workers better access …

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