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California Steaming: Heat Wave Goes On

Triple-digit temperatures blamed for death of 77-year-old

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 20, 2008 9:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – Southern California is sweltering in a record-breaking heat wave that has killed at least one person, the Los Angeles Times reports. The 77-year-old woman died after wandering out of her car in 116-degree heat, and her husband is in critical condition. Forecasters warn the exceptionally...   Read full story »

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