California Man Describes Pain From Monkeypox
The U.S. monkeypox outbreak is swiftly expanding. The CDC reports over 3400 known cases concentrated mainly among men who have sex with men. And in these early days of its spread, people can spend days in search of the right diagnosis.
Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KPCC
SF Supervisors Expected To Ask For Reprieve For Skilled Nursing Facility
San Francisco Supervisors on Tuesday are expected to urge U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra to suspend plans to shut down Laguna Honda Hospital. It’s the largest skilled nursing facility in California.
Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED
Sheriff Fails To Testify In Hearing On Deputy Gangs
L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva refused to testify before the Civilian Oversight Commission on Monday. The county’s top cop says he’ll speak with the watchdog group about alleged deputy cliques only if certain conditions are met.
Reporter: Matt Guilhem, KCRW
Pasadena Takes Different Approach To Stopping Gun Violence
As the city of Pasadena struggles with an increase in gun violence, it's turning to gang interventionists for help. The latest effort to stem the violence was a three on three basketball tournament at Robinson Park on a recent weekend.
Reporter: Emily Elena Dugdale, KPCC