Extended heat wave bakes Southern California mountain, valley areas, adds wildfire risks

Dangerously hot and dry conditions around Southern California are expected to last until the middle of this week, with heat advisories issued for mountain and valley areas in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire and more wildfire risks seen throughout the region.

In the eastern San Gabriel Mountains, including Mt. Baldy and a portion of the Angeles National Forest, an excessive heat warning will remain in effect until Thursday evening, July 25. Temperatures are projected to reach up to 110 degrees in some areas...