The Ballmer Group, led by the Clippers owner and his wife, announces relief funding particularly for “the historic, racially diverse community of Altadena.”

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie, are donating an initial $15 million in emergency funding for people affected by the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.

"The remaining funds will bolster the Jerry West Scholarship, which goes to undergraduate students from West Virginia with demonstrated financial need. First awarded in 1971, the

Steve and Connie Ballmer are donating $15 million in emergency funding, "particularly in the historic, racially diverse community of Altadena."

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie, are donating $15 million for people affected by the Los Angeles

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie, are donating an initial $15 million in emergency funding.

The couple says the donation would help “particularly in the historic, racially diverse community of Altadena.”

"We’ve dedicated an initial $15 million in emergency funding for the many people impacted by these fires, particularly in the historic, racially diverse community of Altadena."