devenanzio (voiceover): the destination, north, up the most beautiful pavement on earth, the pacific coast highway in california. that is, of course, if dad can handle my driving. we're on time. [car horn beeps] [car revs] that wasn't my fault. that was him. regis devenanzio (voiceover): this is nice because he's grown older. and we have a lot more to talk about, a lot more experience. johnny devenanzio (voiceover): well, let me tell you about my dad, regis. tough love, but nothing but love. he's been an incredible role model over the years. no matter how old i get, he's one of the only people i'm still scared of. oh! leave the bowl for me. johnny devenanzio: this ostrich eats like me. johnny devenanzio (voiceover): we've taken a few very memorable road trips in the past. we've been wanting to do this for a while. i've always wanted to take a road trip up the california coast. it's going to be fun. our first stop is the quiet town of solvang. [music playing] this is like a hidden gem here. regis devenanzio: even with all the people, there's a tranquility here. you kind of can relax. johnny devenan

pristine coastline from devastation north-of-santa barbara, the alisal fire shuts down the famed pacific coast highway. the breath taking views now marred by smoke. >> not only is this area prone to significant fires in the past, but it's also a beautiful area. >> reporter: the fire doubling in size, forcing evacuations from the forest to the sea firefighters defending the named reagan ranch, once phone as the west coast white house you see those flames climbing up that hillside feet away from this highway fire officials say those dried fuels combined with the northerly winds will be closed for the foreseeable future 7,000 acres scorched 0% contained the toll adding to the state's staggering fire season almost 2 million acres burned so far. >> did you tie this to climb change >> you know, some people would >> we are seeing that fires burn differently. we are seeing them burn hotter and faster they're more dangerous. >> reporter: the rancher's family has owned this land for more than 80 years he evacuated >> are you scared? >> yeah. >> reporter: fear, apprehension and an all-out effort to save one of t

of santa barbara the alisal fire burns out of control, shutting down a section of the famed pacific coast highway. its breathtaking views now marred by smoke. >> not only is this area prone to significant fires that have had significant damage in the past but it's also a beautiful area >> reporter: the fire doubling in size overnight. forcing evacuations from the forest to the sea. firefighters now defending the famed reagan ranch once known as the west coast white house. you can see those flames climbing up that hillside just feet away from this highway. fire officials say the dry fuel combined with the northerly winds are the reason why this highway will be closed for the foreseeable future 7,000 acres scorched, 0% contained threatening up to 120 structures the toll adding to the state's staggering fire season. almost 2 million acres burned so far. >> do you tie this to climate change >> you know, some people would we are seeing our fires burn differently. we're seeing them burn hotter and faster. they're more dangerous. >> reporter: rancher patrick brown's family has owned this land for more t

shutting down a section of the famed pacific coast highway. area prone to significant fires that have had significant damage in the past, but it's also beautiful area. >> the fire doubling in size overnight. forcing evacuations from the forest to the sea. firefighters now defending the faumd reagan ranch. once known as the west coast white house. you can see the flames climbing up that hillside just feet away from this highway. fire officials say those dry fuels combined with the northern winds are the reason why this highway is closed for the for seeable future. 7,000 acres scorched 0% contained. threatening 120 structures. the toll adding to the state's staggering fire season, two million acres burned so far. >> you tie this to climate change? >> you know, some people would. we're seeing our fires burn differently. we're seeing them burn hotter and faster. they're more dangerous. rancher patrick brown's family owned this land for more than 80 years. he vak waited last night. >> you are xaurd? >> yeah. >> it to, fear, apprehension and all out

shutting down a section of the famed pacific coast highway.thtaking views now lowered by smoke. >> not only is this area prone to significant fires that have had significant damage in the past, but it is also beautiful area. >> the fire doubling in size overnight, forcing evacuations from the course to the sea. firefighters now defending the famed, regain range. once known as the west coast white house. >> you can see those flames climbing up that hillside just feet away from this highway fire officials say that those drive-throughs combined with the northern wind is the reason why this have we will be close for the resealable future. 7000 acres, 0% contained, threatening up to 120 structures. the total adding to the states staggering fire season. almost 2 million acres burned so far. >> and you tie this to climate? change >> you know some people would, we are seeing our fires burn differently. we are seeing them burn hotter and faster. they are more dangerous. >> rand patrick brown has owned this land for more than 80 years. he evacuated last

the fire burns out of control, shutting down a section of the pacific coast highway. significant damage in the past, but it is also a beautiful area. >> reporter: the fire doubling in size, forcing evacuations from the forest to the sea. firefighters now defending the famed reagan ranch, once known as the west coast white house. you can see those flames climbing up that hillside, just feet away from this highway. fire officials say the drive fuels combined with the northerly winds are the reason this highway will be closed for the foreseeable future. 7,000 acres scorched, 0% contained, threatening up to 120 structures. the toll adding to the state's staggering fire season. almost 2 million acres burned so far. you tie this to climate change? >> you know, some people would. we are seeing our fires burn differently. we're seeing them burn hotter and faster. they're more dangerous. >> reporter: rancher patrick brown's family owned this land for more than 80 years. he evacuated. are you scared? >> yeah. >> reporter: fear, apprehension, and an all-out effort to save one of

i want to give you some idea where we are bird this is the pacific coast highway.he distance dow there you see some of the oil platforms. this is where the ocean obviously meets the santa ana river. a critical area to stop that oi from coming inland and off the beaches because that's it's expensive and difficult once he gets in the sand. >> this is probably going to be with us for several days unfortunately, it may be beyond. >> terrible to see that. some potentially good news in the fight against covid. drug maker merck to seek approval for its antiviral pill. they show the treatment because debts and hospitalizations i have faired. >> 's covid in retreat? doctor fauci is accused of bein a grinch warning the christmas holidays our in jeopardy. all of that coming up straight ahead to. ♪ ♪♪ helping them discover their dreams is one of the best parts of being a parent. one of the most important is giving them ways to fulfill them. for over 150 years, generations have trusted the strength and stability of pacific life. because life insurance can help protect and provi