It is probably clearer and there are a few less fires up there than in San Diego, but it does not mean the air quality will be good in Studio City. It is a big valley surrounded by mountains, so everything gets trapped. There is a scientific term for that, but yeah, the air quality will be bad there, just the smog alone!
This is why I think the air quality is a lot worse now with the fires, and I would go to any Hollywood jam, and I have done that in the past, but i have respiratory problems and sinus problems so it would not be a good thing for me to go.
Please dont overdo it out there today.
Farewell and God Bless
Your good friend Mutt