Crazy crazy hot

It's 101 degrees downtown, several degrees warmer than the readings in Burbank and Van Nuys, according to the National Weather Service. Even Santa Monica is up to 96 degrees. From the LAT:

California consumers are expected to use more than 45,000 megawatts by peak afternoon hours, said Gregg Fishman, a spokesman for Cal-ISO, which coordinates power for 85% of the state's grid. Though the expected energy consumption is high for this time of year, increased usage is not expected to cause any serious problems, Fishman said. Still, Cal-ISO is recommending residents avoid using heavy appliances in the afternoon.