It’s only March, and parts of California are already seeing triple-digit heat, raising bigger concerns about what’s ahead . Experts say while the state has put money into heat response, the system is still patchwork and not always reaching the people who need it most. Extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s dangerous, tied to deaths and more trips to the ER. Right now, much of the response still kicks in during emergencies instead of focusing on prevention. The push now is for a more coordinated, long-term plan before conditions get worse.