Air quality officials are urging Central Valley residents to take precautions as a stretch of triple-digit temperatures is expected to bring increased levels of air pollution and other health risks.
Hazy skies have already settled over the region, and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District says the hottest part of the day can often be the most dangerous when it comes to air quality.
“It is summertime in the San Joaquin Valley, which means we can expect heat. What do you think about when you’re thinking about heat? Well, definitely air quality,” said Heather Heinks of the air district…