SOUTHLAND – (INT) – The summer smog season is at the half-way point and some people aren’t breathing too deeply.

There have been 53 days of unhealthy air so far this year. That compares to 57 last year to date.

Weather has everything to do with air quality in the Los Angeles Basin.
A predicted El Nino this winter could clean the air with its rain and wind. But, it’s not likely to end California’s severe drought.

Story Date: August 5, 2014