Renters Call For Added Protections As California Faces Another Heat Wave

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The hot weather will continue across much of the state on Thursday. Triple digit temperatures are expected, and heat advisories have been issued for many inland regions. The extreme heat can be life-threatening for many Californians, especially those without air conditioning in their homes. Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR Cities that aren't following state housing laws are on notice: California Governor Gavin Newsom says he’ll sign a bill that will impose hefty penalties for those that don’t follow the rules. Reporter: Adhiti Bandlamudi, KQED  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices