Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (03/06) - Monks and Merrill look at major developments shaping Los Angeles—from recovery after the Altadena fire to the battle over historic preservation. Guest Adrian Scott Fine, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Conservancy, joins to discuss the impact of the Altadena fire and what it means for protecting historic communities. Meanwhile, Monks and Merrill provide an update on the push to demolish the controversial Barry Building. Plus, a shocking federal case alleges an 18th Street gang leader known as “Moms” ran operations for her imprisoned Mexican Mafia husband—sparking a deeper look at the violent rise and fall of the Los Angeles Mafia.

<p>Monks and Merrill Hour 2 (03/06) - Monks and Merrill&nbsp;look&nbsp;at major developments shaping Los Angeles&mdash;from recovery after the Altadena fire to the battle over historic preservation. Guest Adrian Scott Fine, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Conservancy, joins to discuss the impact of the Altadena fire and what it means for protecting historic communities. Meanwhile, Monks and Merrill provide an update on the push to demolish the controversial Barry Building. Plus, a shocking federal case alleges an 18th Street gang leader known as &ldquo;Moms&rdquo; ran operations for her imprisoned Mexican Mafia husband&mdash;sparking a deeper look at the violent rise and fall of the Los Angeles Mafia.</p>

Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

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

Monks & Merrill

Fire, Preservation, and the Mob: LA’s Past and Present Collide

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