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The 805

Scorched homes in the Ventura foothills

Nick Bonge stands in front of his home of over 20 years, now burned to the ground.

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By Jonathan Bastian • Dec 8, 2017 • 1 min read

Nick Bonge stands in front of his home of over 20 years, now burned to the ground.

Photo by Jonathan Bastian

Thomas Ball and Nick Bonge live on the same street in the foothills a couple miles above downtown Ventura. One of them lost his home. The other barely saved his. We take a tour of their properties and speak to them about how to rebuild and repair.

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    Jonathan Bastian

    Host, Life Examined

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    Kathryn Barnes

    Producer, Reporter

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    Nick Bonge

    resident of Ventura

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    Thomas Ball

    Ventura resident

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