Radio host Adam Carolla recently criticized Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for her remarks about air conditioning amid Southern California’s current heat wave.

Mayor Bass, addressing the oppressive heat affecting Los Angeles and its nearby areas, highlighted the availability of cooling centers across the city to help residents cope with the high temperatures. “Many apartments and homes lack air conditioning, as it wasn’t essential until recent years due to the impact of global warming on our city. We encourage people to utilize these resources,” she stated during a press briefing.

In response, comedian and podcaster Carolla took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his disagreement. “Bass is full of nonsense,” he wrote. “I grew up in LA—trust me, air conditioning was necessary 50 years ago. I know because we didn’t have it.”

Carolla’s sentiments resonated with many locals. “As someone born and raised here, I can confirm that! We spent our summers in community pools back then because we couldn’t afford air conditioning and didn’t want to overheat in our homes,” one user commented in agreement.

Many agreed with the LA native.

“As someone also born and raised here, I can say that’s a fact! We lived in the community pools during summer cause none of us could afford it but didn’t want to cook in our houses,” one X user replied.

“I’ve lived in LA for nearly 40 yrs. Hell yes we needed AC,” a second added.

“It’s always been hot in LA. It’s only cool to cold for about 6 weeks in Dec/January,” a third chimed in. “By Valentine’s Day is tank top weather. This has nothing to do with climate change. What a con artist.”

The heat in Southern California this week is expected to shatter records, with temperatures set to surge as much as 35 degrees above normal and into the triple digits.

The National Weather Service warned Monday that “a dangerous heat wave” will scorch the region this week, with the mercury peaking between Tuesday and Friday.

Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s across Southern California on Monday, before climbing into the low 100s by Wednesday, according to the weather service.

“There will be a high risk for heat illness for everyone—especially in locations away from the coast. If you or someone you know is at risk for heat-related problems, please make cooling plans now for the rest of this week,” the NWS warned.

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