Turns out I'd forgotten my allergy meds at home, and boy did this weather in LA remind me of what a mistake that was. EVERYTHING itched - eyes, skin, mouth, etc. Zyrtec to the rescue.
It's the pollution too. "Come to LA! See the air!" And if you can't see the air, it's because the Santa Ana winds blew it away and replaced it with dust and pollen.
Wrong LA, state of LA, not the city! Though the pollution down here isn't exactly the best either, but in general, the pollution doesn't bother me. Even living in Houston and working near the ship channel for months on end didn't faze me, but Lord help me if you get me near pollen, trees, or grass.