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    Which Way, L.A.?

    California Fires Near Goleta and Big Sur

    The Gap fire north of Goleta and Santa Barbara doubled in size overnight to 2,400 acres due to “sundowner” winds blowing flames down hill toward some 200 structures.Up the coast, a resort destination and sub-culture known all over the world is more threatened than ever.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Gap fire north of Goleta and Santa Barbara doubled in size overnight to 2,400 acres due to “sundowner” winds blowing flames down hill toward some 200 structures.Up the coast, a resort destination and sub-culture known all over the world is more threatened than ever. All 850 residents of Big Sur have been told to evacuate, but not all are obeying the order.

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    July 4th Weekend: Fires and Sunscreen
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Dan Konecky

      Producer, To the Point

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      Amanda Fehd

      Reporter for the Associated Press

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      Scott Steepleton

      Santa Barbara News-Press

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      Damian Bulwa

      Staff Writer for the San Francisco Chronicle

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    The full episode

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    July 4th Weekend: Fires and Sunscreen
    1. 1:16California Fires Near Goleta and Big SurYou’re reading this
    2. 14:22July 4th Weekend: Fires and Sunscreen
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