Hour 1 - A pivotal day in California’s wildfire crisis: jury selection begins for the man accused of sparking the Palisades Fire, new evidence points to an idle Edison power line as the cause of the Eaton Fire, and Mayor Karen Bass’ brother sues the city after losing his home. Plus, U.S. Forest Service meteorologist Kristen Stewart joins Monks and Merrill to break down summer wildfire risks, dangerous weather conditions ahead, the rise of “wildfire deductibles” for homeowners, and how looming funding cuts could impact California’s fire prevention efforts.

<p>Hour 1 - A pivotal day in California&rsquo;s wildfire crisis: jury selection begins for the man accused of sparking the Palisades Fire, new evidence points to an idle Edison power line as the cause of the Eaton Fire, and Mayor Karen Bass&rsquo; brother sues the city after losing his home. Plus, U.S. Forest Service meteorologist Kristen Stewart joins Monks and Merrill to break down summer wildfire risks, dangerous weather conditions ahead, the rise of &ldquo;wildfire deductibles&rdquo; for homeowners, and how looming funding cuts could impact California&rsquo;s fire prevention efforts.</p>

Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

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

Monks & Merrill

California's Wildfire Future at Risk 

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