As a heat wave scorches much of California, air conditioners are working hard to keep people cool indoors. That’s inspired a question: Are air conditioners designed for extreme heat? Fresno is among ...

As climate change pushes temperatures ever higher, Californians could lose air conditioning for roughly one week each summer because the demand for cooling will have exceeded the capacity of the ...

NUMBERS THAT WE’RE IN RIGHT NOW WITH THE TEMPERATURES, PEOPLE ACROSS THE REGION ARE CRANKING UP THEIR AC TO TRY TO STAY COOL. YEAH, SO PEOPLE MAY BE WONDERING, HOW CAN YOU MAKE SURE THAT YOUR AC IS ...

An early September heat wave broiled California, stressing the power grid while some endured without relief. In the state capital, temperatures hit 116 degrees. It had never been hotter in Sacramento.

Last September, the Western U.S. was hit with a 10-day heat wave that broke temperature records across the region, including in California. Air conditioning surged and with it, a record demand in ...

With California bracing for a hotter-than-usual summer, air conditioners are gearing up to start working overtime. What are the best ways to cool your home efficiently without breaking the bank? Can ...

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Wednesday, Sept. 7. I’m Brittny Mejia, a Times Metro reporter, coming to you from an apartment with no central A/C. As California ...