South Bay heat-related death toll rises, other counties also report loss of life

Santa Clara County officials said Thursday that another person passed away due to the high heat. At least 19 people have passed away due to temperatures that in some cases soared beyond 100 degrees. Other counties have also reported a loss of life, although the issue is more acute in the South Bay.

Deadly hot weather in the South Bay

Officials in Santa Clara County on Wednesday confirmed there have been at least 18 heat-related deaths in the recent Bay Area heatwave. 

Calibunga waterpark in San Jose set for July 4th grand opening

Just in time for the hottest week of the year, San Jose’s Calibunga waterpark is finally set for its grand opening on the 4th of July. The park is on the site of the former Raging Waters – which abruptly closed last year.