Curse the triple-digit heat if you must. But don't forget that high temperatures mean Fresno's cooling centers are open this weekend. The city opens public pools and other sites when Fresno's forecasted high hits 105. This weekend's bake is expected to push up to 109. Here are the cooling center...
High Heat This Weekend Will Open Cooling Centers in Fresno
Here comes the heat. And with it, the opening of cooling centers throughout Fresno. High temperatures on Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach 105 degrees in the Fresno area. The city of Fresno opens its designated locations for escaping the heat when the temperature reaches that level. Here are...
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