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Cal State LA shifts classes online after AC failure amid extreme heat
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The failure occurred in the university's central cooling system. Classes and operations have been moved online where possible at California State University, Los Angeles due to equipment failure.
Classes and operations have been moved online where possible at California State University, Los Angeles due to equipment failure. The failure occurred in the university's central cooling system. This decision was made amid extreme heat.
The university has taken this step to adapt to the current situation. Further details about the equipment failure and its impact are available from the source.
Limited information is available about the specific circumstances surrounding the equipment failure and the university's plans to address it. For more information, readers can consult the original report.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
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