By Dianne Anderson If the thermostat appears a lot hotter than usual, it’s not a mirage. Scientists are looking to tag this year as the hottest year ever recorded for planet Earth. It’s likely not the last debilitating heatwave in the IE, but making it out to cooling centers may be harder for some than ...

With temperatures rising, you might need a place to escape the heat and cool off. Take advantage of the free cool centers which opened June 1 across Riverside County. Fifty-six cool centers will open to the public at no cost and will be available through Oct. 15, as temperatures warrant. “The Cool Centers have the potential to ...