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Which Way, L.A.?

The Plight of California's Citrus Industry

This week's record cold-snap in California has reached areas that are usually immune to freezing. That's bad news for leafy greens, avocados, strawberries and blueberries. But the crop hardest hit appears to be oranges. We update the damage and look at the importance of oranges to the history of California. Plus, tomorrow's the deadline for billionaires--or anyone else--to bid for the Los Angeles Times.

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By Warren Olney • Jan 16, 2007 • 30m Listen

This week's record cold-snap in California has reached areas that are usually immune to freezing. That's bad news for leafy greens, avocados, strawberries and blueberries. But the crop hardest hit appears to be oranges. We update the damage and look at the importance of oranges to the history of California. Plus, tomorrow's the deadline for billionaires--or anyone else--to bid for the Los Angeles Times.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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