Knowing they had numerous families affected by wildfires, Loyola High School principal Jamal K. Adams, with the help of students and alumni, started a donation center at the school. Thanks to the massive and swift outpouring of help, the school has opened their donation center up to other families in need.
Eric Sondheimer is the prep sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. for best prep sports column.
Mark E. Potts is the senior editor for video at the Los Angeles Times. A native of Enid, Okla., Potts graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism. He has created and edited video for DreamWorks, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony and BET.