Flea Crisis in LA, Typhus Surge & the Fight to Stabilize LAPD Staffing

Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (04/08) - Los Angeles faces a growing public health concern as flea-borne typhus cases hit a record high—what’s behind the surge and how serious is the risk? Dr. Dawn Terashita joins to break down the county’s “big flea problem” and what residents need to know. Plus, Mayor Karen Bass shifts strategy on the LAPD—not expanding, but preventing further decline—while city leaders push funding increases amid budget strain. What it all means for safety, resources, and the future of policing in LA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.