A moment on cursive. Fresno law officials pressure Sacramento to increase consequences of crime, citing current measures as fueling increasing crime rates across the state. Merced police impound cars for street racing. Listeners comment. 

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In the recall, Gov. Newsom's newest foe includes viral shoplifting videos. San Francisco has approved $20k trash cans. If you're feeling worried your phone might have been compromised, Amnesty International has released a tool to check for Pegasus spyware. A teenager has been charged after allegedly altering a high school yearbook to include Hitler quotes and a reference to the Boston Marathon bomber. Judy Garland's "The Wizard of Oz" dress has been found! 

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A proposed bill would remove protections from social media for health misinformation. A giant video wall collapsed at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the day prior to the Rolling Loud music festival. Skip's stamina runs out with an "anti-vaccine, anti-mask caller" and we reset the Godwin Law clock. A couple whose 2020 gender reveal party allegedly sparked the deadly El Dorado fire in Southern CA has been charged with 30 crimes, including the death of a firefighter. 

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The internet suffered an hour-long disruption of service this morning, impacting banks, airlines, the Olympics Games site and Amazon. St. Jude's breaks a funding raising record, bringing in $2b in donations in the 2021 fiscal year. A word on CBs from law enforcement. 

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Kicking it off with the Buzz Question about your favorite candidate vs. Gov. Newsom. Listeners comment. Two women were arrested in Clovis after a high-speed pursuit. They are charged with stealing mail in broad daylight. 

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A recap of today's trending topics. More on the weaponization of spyware. The so-called "Freedom Phone" is gimmick that is rife with potential privacy issues. Since you'll probably see some misreporting on "vaccine deaths" in the news cycle today, we offer context on VAERS, COVID vaccines and reported deaths. You can support the Cat Haven with art created by its animals. 

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The Clovis City Council has rejected damages claim from a former candidate who was accused of stealing the signs of rival candidates. A lesson on the "Streisand effect." Post pandemic, families are reporting the "Peppa Effect," wherein small children have adopted British accents and phrases. An update on the Guardian's reporting on the use of weaponizing spyware. 

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A judge orders that Larry Elder be included on the ballot in the recall against Gov. Newsom. The CA Secretary of State has concerns about recall laws, calling for review and possible changes after the election in September. Fan mail! Another accused Capitol Rioter has his day in court. 

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Kicking off the show with the Buzz Question about the hiccup in Larry Elder's bid for CA governor. A Paralympic world champion is told her sprinting shorts were "too short and inappropriate." A word on rising crime rates in CA from Gov. Newsom. A preliminary study finds a link between wildfire smoke and COVID spread. 

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A recap of what's trending today. A TikTok account explains how your tips, or lack thereof, can impact your delivery times. Restaurant workers are quitting at record rates. A list of things that lasted longer than Bezos' space flight. 

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