Southern California has been experiencing cold winter temperatures, but soon the heat of summer will be back. For some without air conditioning, that means discomfort and sometimes dangerous ...

Facing the oncoming heat of summer, Los Angeles officials are moving forward with a plan to explore making air conditioning mandatory in all LA rental units. Earlier this month, the Los Angeles City ...

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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is hoping to make sure every Angeleno is able to stay cool by reviving its rebate program meant to help lower-income residents keep cool through all of ...

Landlords in Los Angeles County could soon be required to ensure their tenants are able to stay cool on hot days. On Tuesday, supervisors approved an ordinance that begins the process of gathering ...