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Why this summer's L.A. heat waves feel so miserable: Hotter nights, broiling beaches

Why this summer's L.A. heat waves feel so miserable: Hotter nights, broiling beaches
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Until this week, Southern California's summer temperatures had actually been "pretty typical," according to the National Weather Service. So why has it felt so oppressive?

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