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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 31 MIN

Newport Chaos, Mansion Tax and Toxic Maps

from Monks & Merrill

Hour 3 - Southern California cities grapple with the aftermath of July 4 mayhem—one city issued $240,000 in fines during a fireworks crackdown—and Newport Beach Mayor Lauren Kleiman joins the show to explain why city staff are asking for new curfews and mass‑gathering rules after the chaos. The hosts break down a looming LA voter decision on whether Palisades homeowners will get relief from the city’s so‑called “mansion tax,” and discuss USC’s new maps showing lead contamination across the county following the Palisades and Eaton firesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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