Hour 2 - Orange County Teacher of the Year Wendy Saldivar of Loara Elementary joins the show to talk about inspiring students and the challenges facing public education today. Then, controversy erupts in Huntington Beach after city leaders cut an afterschool program to help fund a veterans fishing nonprofit. Dave Rynerson, Vice Chair of Protect HB, weighs in on the growing community debate. Plus, Long Beach faces criticism after building a fence around a public library as officials struggle with homelessness and public safety concerns.

<p>Hour 2 - Orange County Teacher of the Year Wendy Saldivar of Loara Elementary joins the show to talk about inspiring students and the challenges facing public education today. Then, controversy erupts in Huntington Beach after city leaders cut an afterschool program to help fund a veterans fishing nonprofit. Dave Rynerson, Vice Chair of Protect HB, weighs in on the growing community debate. Plus, Long Beach faces criticism after building a fence around a public library as officials struggle with homelessness and public safety concerns.</p>

Monks & Merrill, with Michael Monks and Chris Merrill.

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

Monks & Merrill

Teacher of the Year, Library Fences, and a Huntington Beach Funding

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