Tag: heat
August gardening tips for Southern California: Keep your garden thriving in the summer heat
Southern California’s long, warm summers call for a thoughtful approach to gardening in August. With temperatures often soaring and the dry season in full...
Public health officials urge precautions against heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise
RIVERSIDE — As summer heats up in Riverside County, public health officials with Riverside University Health System — Public Health (RUHS - PH) remind residents to...
A cure for the summertime blues
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaSpecial to Valley NewsMemorial Day weekend always reminds us that summer is here and so is the heat. We have had...
Myths and facts about rattlesnakes and their bites
Rattlesnakes can be found year-round in California, especially in warmer parts of the state, but “rattlesnake season,” when most bites occur, significantly peaks from...
Beat the heat, check the back seat
The San Diego Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a 911 call early Thursday, June 13, and found a baby girl unresponsive in an SUV...
Wanna be the coolest this summer?
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Special to Valley News
It’s hot out there and with even warmer months ahead, staying prepared for high heat is key in...
Watch for heat exhaustion on extremely hot days
The tragic news that a young 12-year-old boy middle school boy collasped and died during a physical education class last week in Lake Elsinore...
Rose Care FUNdamentals for August 2023
Frank BrinesARS Master RosarianSummer is certainly upon us—and based on past experience, it's only going to get hotter before it gets cooler. (I didn't...
The heat is on: How to keep pets cool during heat waves
LOS ANGELES – Summer is in full swing, and with that, temperatures across the country are reaching alarmingly high levels.It’s hard to beat the...
Beat the heat – check that back seat
Sam DiGiovannaSpecial to the Valley NewsWith hot weather comes a special kind of danger. Our cars can turn into death traps, with temperatures rising...