Los Angeles, Ca
Wildfires bring poor air quality to Southern California: Here's tips on how to stay safe
The aftermath of a heat wave and ongoing wildfires has left many Southern California residents dealing with poor air quality.
Monitors used by the South Coast Air Quality Management District have detected very unhealthy air quality in communities across San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles counties, especially in cities like Big Bear, Fontana, Mira Loma, Ontario, Riverside, Anaheim, Crestline, Lake Elsinore, Glendora and Banning.
Whether you are directly impacted by the ongoing wildfires or live in nearby communities, here’s how you can stay safe amid poor air quality conditions.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Stay inside when air quality is “unhealthy.”
- Avoid exerting yourself outside, like exercising, as this will make you breathe harder and draw more pollutants into your lungs.
- Keep your windows closed and use an air filter. The Common Humanity Collective has instructions on how households can make affordable ones here.
- If you have an air conditioning system, change your filter regularly, and keep a high-efficiency filter on hand. Filters labeled “MERV13” or higher are most effective for removing smoke particles.
- Keep a few disposable respirators, such as N-95 or P-100, on hand in case you need to be outside in smoky conditions.
- Avoid using fireplaces, candles, or incense indoors as that can further impact air quality.
- Consider visiting a California Clean Air Center if you don’t have an AC unit or can’t filter the air in your home properly.
- Air quality alerts, current air quality conditions, and forecasts can be received by downloading the South Coast AQMD mobile app or visiting their website.
Los Angeles, Ca
Live updates: Airport Fire burning in Orange and Riverside counties eclipses 22,000 acres
The Airport Fire, which started in Orange County on Monday and spread to Riverside County has charred thousands of acres and forced several evacuations as of Wednesday morning.
Cal Fire stated that the wildfire has crossed the Ortega Highway and is “actively impinging upon structures in the area.”
A 34-year-old man from San Bernardino County has been arrested in connection with the Line Fire, which has burned more than 33,000 acres since it ignited late last week.
Officials with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department say that Justin Wayne Hasltenberg is suspected of starting the fire on Sept. 5 in the area of Baseline Road and Alpin Street in Highland.
This story is currently being updated. Check back for additional details.
The Los Angeles Lakers are honoring “the Logo” with a special addition to its jerseys for the upcoming season.
The Lakers will wear a commemorative No. 44 band on the left side of their home and away jerseys for the 2024-25 season in honor of NBA Hall-of-Famer Jerry West.
West died this past June at the age of 86.
West was a one-time NBA champion and a 14-time NBA All-Star who was inducted to both the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame as a player.
He’s the only player in history to win the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player in a losing effort, capturing the award in 1969. He would eventually reach the mountain top three years later, winning his one and only championship as a player in 1972.
But he arguably left a bigger impact on the game for his work as a longtime NBA front office executive for the Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers.
West won the NBA’s Executive of the Year award twice and was at the helm of eight NBA Championship teams, including six with the Lakers.
Even those unfamiliar with West’s career have likely been witness to his indelible legacy. The NBA’s official logo, which features a player in an upright position dribbling with his left hand, is universally believed to be modeled after West, which earned him his famous moniker.
The league, however, has never officially confirmed the connection.
In addition to the season-long celebration of his life, the Lakers will also host a Jerry West jersey giveaway night during its Oct. 22 matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers announced a bevy of fan giveaways and special celebrations taking place during home games this upcoming season. The full list is below:
| Date | Opponent | Celebration | Fan Giveaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 22 | Minnesota | Honoring Jerry West | West 44 jersey |
| Oct. 26 | Sacramento | LGBTQ+ Pride | Pride crossbody bag |
| Nov. 10 | Toronto | Veterans Night presented by Pechanga | Lakers Pechanga camo hat |
| Nov. 13 | Memphis | Lakers collectable pin set | |
| Nov. 21 | Orlando | City of Los Angeles | City edition inspired socks |
| Dec. 8 | Portland | Greetings from Los Angeles postcard set | |
| Dec. 23 | Detroit | Lakers holiday sweater | |
| Jan. 3 | Atlanta | Lakers license plate frame | |
| Jan. 13 | San Antonio | Michael Cooper Jersey Retirement | Cooper 21 jersey |
| Jan. 21 | Washington | Dr. Jerry Buss | Lakers collectable pin set |
| Feb. 8 | Indiana | Mental Health Awareness | Lakers water bottle caddy |
| Feb. 11 | Utah | In the Paint Local Art Program | To be announced |
| Feb. 27 | Minnesota | Girl Dad Night | To be announced |
| March 4 | New Orleans | Purple and gold luggage strap | |
| March 22 | Chicago | Sneakerhead sneaker bag | |
| March 31 | Houston | Collectable pin set | |
| April 4 | New Orleans | Sneakerhead shoelaces | |
| April 11 | Houston | Fan Appreciation | Lakers tote bag |
This season, the Lakers will also honor former owner Jerry Buss and will officially retire the number of five-time NBA champion Michael Cooper.
The team will also have a new jersey sponsor this season in the form of Korean food brand Bibigo. It will be the first time in NBA history that a jersey featured Korean characters, the team says.
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