. . here in Los Angeles, but nothing near the 90s yet.

About two decades ago paleo-meteorologists announced a new take on climate change that matched the data they were getting. Climate change happens much more rapidly than expected, and between the realms of stability the weather is really, really wild.

And that really got the attention of the insurance companies, and they started reevaluating their policies, particularly in marginal regions.

So the Lunatic Right touts every anomaly as "proof" global warming is a fraud, while the insurance companies raise their rates.

At least someone believes the scientists.