The temperature in Bakersfield peaked at 96° on Wednesday, slightly below the average of 98°. A smoky haze has settled in ...

Hotter Thursday with a few record highs within reach as dangerous heat grips the county. Highs soar 5 to 10 degrees above average.

When it comes to reporting on the comparative health of nations, there is ample bias in the national and international press about American shortcomings. Some of it is justified — disproportionate ...