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Over the last three years, eight local governments around the world have appointed chief heat officers to prevent heat waves from turning deadly.

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Triple-digit heat is expected to again bake much of Southern California away from the coast Friday as a high-pressure system continued to drive up temperatures to potentially record-setting and possibly dangerous levels.

With record-setting temperatures and greater awareness, cities ramp up to deal with heat, especially in marginalized communities.

Triple-digit heat again baked much of SoCal away from the coast Thursday as a high-pressure system continued to drive up temperatures to potentially record-setting and possibly dangerous levels.

Lancaster and Palmdale set heat records on Saturday. But triple-digit heat is expected to continue into next weekend.

Cooling centers and public libraries will be open to help you beat the heat.

Dedicated cooling centers are open throughout the city of Los Angeles as temperatures remain at or near triple-digit levels in many areas.

An excessive heat watch goes into effect Friday morning.

City officials are launching the “Heat Relief 4 L.A.” campaign to inform residents of the dangers of extreme heat, install more cooling centers and hydration stations and invest in cool pavement projects and trees.