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Take Two for July 19, 2013
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Jul 19, 2013
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Take Two for July 19, 2013

Is it worth it to develop an area susceptible to wildfires?; Idyllwild resident prepares to evacuate as Mountain Fire continues; Rallies to support, recall Mayor Bob Filner held in San Diego; Flying the Coop: Why urban farmers should do research before raising chickens; 'Naked and Afraid' tests couples' will to survive in the wild; Dodgers' Puig looks to capitalize on meteoric rise; What should a TV show do when a lead actor dies? Plus much more.

A farming tractor is left in the wake of the Mountian Fire after it scorched the area on July 18, 2013 near Idyllwild, California. The massive wildfire in Riverside county has grown to 23,000 acres and is advancing towards the mountain town of Idyllwild on one front and city of Palm Springs on the other front destroying several homs and forcing the evacuation of 6,000 people.
A farming tractor is left in the wake of the Mountian Fire after it scorched the area on July 18, 2013 near Idyllwild, California. The massive wildfire in Riverside county has grown to 23,000 acres and is advancing towards the mountain town of Idyllwild on one front and city of Palm Springs on the other front destroying several homs and forcing the evacuation of 6,000 people.
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Is it worth it to develop an area susceptible to wildfires?; Idyllwild resident prepares to evacuate as Mountain Fire continues; Rallies to support, recall Mayor Bob Filner held in San Diego; Flying the Coop: Why urban farmers should do research before raising chickens; 'Naked and Afraid' tests couples' will to survive in the wild; Dodgers' Puig looks to capitalize on meteoric rise; What should a TV show do when a lead actor dies? Plus much more.

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The fire is roughly 15 percent contained and about 6,000 people remain evacuated. Photographer John Drake lives in the town of Idyllwild, which is currently threatened by the fire.
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For the people who call mountainous areas like Idyllwild home, some might ask why stay in a place susceptible to dangers like wildfires?
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Last week, the city's mayor Bob Filner was accused of sexual harassment. Now, both supporters and opponents of the mayor are staging rallies outside City Hall.
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The Friday Flashback: The US Senate has passed immigration reform, a farm bill and a budget. But the House refuses to play ball.
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One of the draws of reality TV shows is watching how people react in extreme situations. A new show may have found a way to be even more extreme.
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In the 1980s, Adam Ant made a name for himself with outlandish outfits, elaborate hair and make up and infectious, catchy tunes. But its been a long time since he’s made music, until now.
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This weekend, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach are hosting the first forum to shape a national ocean exploration program.
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Mexico is well-known for its alcoholic offerings from beer to tequila, to the newly popular mescal. But Baja California is also home to a thriving wine region.
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Thanks to a robust berry industry and some good press about antioxidant properties, Americans are buying berries at a record pace.
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Angelenos have been keeping chickens in the city for ages, but now, there's a whole new generation of "urban homesteaders" who are finding it's not all fun and free eggs.
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This week Yasiel Puig hired a new marketing agent to capitalize on his meteoric rise, but his commercial future may not necessarily be a home run.
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The producers of Glee reportedly held an emergency meeting to figure out how to write Cory Monteith's character out of the show. Former Law and Order producer Bill Fordes has some advice for them.
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L.A.-based comedian Jeff Garlin joins the show to talk about his new film "Dealing With Idiots," which opens today in Los Angeles.