Emily Ayala

Citrus farmer in Ojai, California

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Citrus farmer in Ojai, she helps run the family-owned Friend's Ranch

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Just days ago, California was suffering from record heat.  Now the problem is record cold, the lowest temps in some 15 years.

With Freezing Temperatures, Growers Face Big Losses

Just days ago, California was suffering from record heat.  Now the problem is record cold, the lowest temps in some 15 years.

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