Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (03/27) - From a burned-down home still facing a shocking $23,000 HOA bill to Altadena residents getting hit with water charges despite bone-dry lots, the financial pressure is mounting across Southern California. Meanwhile, home prices and sales are surging—especially in Orange County—raising questions about affordability. Orange Mayor Dan Slater joins to discuss a proposed smoking ban, and Mark Verge of Cole’s Restaurant shares what could be the final days of a historic L.A. institution, along with its last specials.

<p>Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (03/27) - From a burned-down home still facing a shocking $23,000 HOA bill to Altadena residents getting hit with water charges despite bone-dry lots, the financial pressure is mounting across Southern California. Meanwhile, home prices and sales are surging&mdash;especially in Orange County&mdash;raising questions about affordability. Orange Mayor Dan Slater joins to discuss a proposed smoking ban, and Mark Verge of Cole&rsquo;s Restaurant shares what could be the final days of a historic L.A. institution, along with its last specials.</p>

Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

<p>Monks &amp; Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.</p>

Monks & Merrill

Bills, Bans, and Breaking Points: SoCal Residents Feel the Squeeze

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