In California, the extreme heat poses life-threatening risks for renters without air conditioning, as laws offer no protection for tenant relief from high indoor temperatures.
Governor Gavin Newsom plans to sign a bill imposing penalties on cities that fail to follow state housing regulations, addressing inadequate protections for renters.
The U.S. Department of Justice's investigation into state women's prisons underlines ongoing concerns about the protection of incarcerated individuals against sexual abuse by staff.
Experts predict that California's rising temperatures due to climate change could lead to over 11,000 heat-related deaths annually by 2050 without intervention.
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