California heat wave temperatures continue to break records

Lancaster and Palmdale extended their records for the most consecutive days over 110 degrees on Tuesday with six, and are expected to extend that record to a seventh day on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Lancaster is expected to reach 112 degrees and Palmdale 110, the NWS said.

Sharp Fire fully contained in Simi Valley

The Sharp Fire broke out behind a Simi Valley neighborhood Wednesday, and was one of two fires that broke out in the area amid a dangerous heat wave gripping the state.