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    One year later, Ojai reflects on the Thomas Fire in a new book

    A year after the Thomas Fire began, a new book out of Ojai tells stories of the community’s destruction and regrowth. Cuddle groups are popping up all over the place, including Santa Barbara.

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    By Jonathan Bastian • Nov 30, 2018 • 28m Listen

    A year after the Thomas Fire began, a new book out of Ojai tells stories of the community’s destruction and regrowth. Cuddle groups are popping up all over the place, including Santa Barbara. And, according to a newly released report, sea level rise could cover nearly two-thirds of Santa Barbara city beaches by 2100.

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    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      How fast is the sea rising? Enough to swallow city beaches by 2100

      Rising seas threaten much of coastal California. In Santa Barbara, the city recently released a report forecasting how sea level rise could impact the coastal zone. And, by no surprise, it doesn’t look good.

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      9 min
    2. 8:33

      Ojai reflects on the Thomas Fire, a year later

      It’s been nearly one year since the Thomas Fire broke out. Ojai was hit particularly hard. The fire nearly encircled the small city and burned more than 100 homes. In its aftermath, there were incredible stories of heroism, loss, and rebuilding.

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      12 min
    3. 20:32

      Getting cuddly with strangers in Santa Barbara

      The first Cuddle Party took place in 2004 by relationship and sex educators living in New York. Since then, they’ve taken off.

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      8 min
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      Jonathan Bastian

      Host, Life Examined

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

      NewsCentral Coast

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:009 min

      How fast is the sea rising? Enough to swallow city beaches by 2100

    2. 8:3312 min

      Ojai reflects on the Thomas Fire, a year later

    3. 20:328 min

      Getting cuddly with strangers in Santa Barbara

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