Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Aug 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Cooling centers and heat relief in Koreatown, Pico Union
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With extreme heat expected to approach 100 degrees in Los Angeles and potentially break records through Friday, residents in Koreatown, Pico Union and Westlake are being directed to cooling centers and other heat-relief options. The guidance is aimed at helping people find places to stay cool during the hottest period.
WHO: Los Angeles residents in Koreatown, Pico Union and Westlake
WHAT: A guide to where to find cooling centers and other heat relief during extreme heat
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: Temperatures are expected to approach 100 degrees and break records as extreme heat continues through Friday.
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