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Ann Bauer's avatar

Well, Meghan, I am sorrier than I can say and very relieved that you're OK You have a bed on a lake in St. Paul, MN, any time - and the dramatically hairy Hugo is welcome, too. Coffee's always on. Chicken liver treats galore. Love to you both.

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Jessemy's avatar

Take a long drive with me on California one ❤️

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Janis's avatar

Just vacationed in beautiful California. It is so glorious.

I’m so sorry Meghan lost her home and her special artwork. Glad she and her pup are ok. Thank you for this interview.

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David Rensin's avatar

Gratified that you reached out to Meghan at this sorry moment. 💔

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Michael Robertson Moore's avatar

Damn it, I’m so sorry to hear that, Meghan. If there’s any assistance I can lend from Venice, let me know.

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Gabrielle G's avatar

Meghan, I’m so sorry. I hope you have an easy time finding a new spot for you and Hugo. I’m seconding the greatness of KTLA. I’ve been following their coverage.

What a tragedy for everyone, especially those directly affected. My heart hurts.

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Mark Sundstrom's avatar

Gosh, what a story and an unfolding tragedy.

I'm a big John McPhee fan - that extended quote is amazing, as is the entire linked story.

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JH's avatar
Jan 10Edited

I think California's environmental laws do allow for forest thinning. But such thinning is not economical. The timber companies only want to cut big trees they can turn into lumber. So various local agencies get stuck thinning out small trees and underbrush. And of course this costs money so local governments are always postponing it.

Also most thinning is done by controlled burning but this is sort of risky. Controlled burns can become uncontrolled. And then the local agencies get sued by property owners for damage.

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Eva's avatar

Awful news Meghan, so sorry to hear it. I can’t wrap my head around the damage these fires are doing, some of the videos online are quite terrifying.

It will be a long road to recovery but you and the city will get there.

Sending good wishes from 🇦🇺

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