On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, we kick off the show discussing the three ring circus known as the Antioch City Council who rammed through a gerrymandered map while making several ignorant comments in the process. The meeting is worth a watch and highlights why every resident should sign the recall. We get into Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livginston blasting the District Attorney. Gas prices jump 22% in two weeks and we highlight other things from around the state.

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Antioch City Council Selects District Map, Ogorchock to Run Against Wilson

Contra Costa County Sheriff Blasts District Attorney and Six-Year Sentence for Andrew Hall

Updated: Brentwood Police Say Thieves Used Stolen Tractor in ATM Theft

Average US gas price rises 22% in two weeks to record $4.43

Family of Missing Hayward Girl Devastated After Child’s Body Found — ‘This Could Have Been Avoided’

Stockton police shoot 19-year-old man during response to disturbance call

Woman steals $4k bottle of liquor from Grandview Restaurant in San Jose

Petition and plea for more shelters in SF for unhoused women

SF Treasure Island Residents Slam Proposed Toll on Auto Traffic

"Operation Shoulder Tap" results in 170 citations including 6 in San Diego

Uber surcharge: Ride, delivery fuel fee to offset rising costs, gas prices

Toilet paper rolls may be shrinking, blame inflation

Doritos Cuts Number of Chips in Each Bag, Blames Bidenflation

San Diego County bakery ranked best pie in California on Yelp

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Antioch Herald Publisher Allen Payton joins us to talk Antioch redistricting and what is going on with their process, gerrymandering and possible outcomes should Councilmember Lori Ogorchock be placed with Monica Wilson in District 4. We also discuss other issues in City of Antioch such as lack of transparency, crime, Antioch Police Department and transportion. Contra Costa County issues update over Los Medanos Community Healthcare District while Lamar Thorpe salary jumped from $97k to $150k. We also talk possible hotel being built at Streets of Brentwood in the city of Brentwood.

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Antioch City Council Agenda (3/11)

Antioch Council to hold special Friday meeting to switch final redistricting maps, possibly move councilwoman out of her district

Video clears up confusion over which redistricting map Antioch council majority adopted on 3-2 vote

Contra Costa Issues Update on Los Medanos Community Healthcare District

Brentwood Announces Application Received for Hotel at Streets of Brentwood

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Brentwood Police k9 back in the new again with what appears to be an ABC7 Witch Hunt. The fuckery afoot in the city of Antioch continues this time with the gerrymandered distinct mapping and a rumored special meeting for Friday. We go over gas prices and why California pays $1.32 higher than the national average and some of the impacts. Bill would tax homeowners 25% if they sell within first 3 years. Plus other items across the state.

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Bay Area police dog that ripped off woman's scalp had similar bite in 2019

Video clears up confusion over which redistricting map Antioch council majority adopted on 3-2 vote

Q&A: Why are California gas prices $1.32 higher than the national average? 

Truck drivers hurt by the rising cost of diesel. Sac State professor explains the ripple effects

Gas Prices Hurt Volunteer Drivers For Meals On Wheels In Yolo County

'It's ridiculous': DoorDash worker says many deliveries not worth it with high gas prices

Assemblymember Ward Introduces the California Housing Speculation Act to Address Skyrocketing Home Prices

Santa Rosa Police: Suspect In Stabbing Attempted Carjacking, Attacked Officers & K-9 During Arrest

Thieves steal over $6K in building materials from Sacramento Habitat for Humanity site

$400K phishing scam kept secret at FBI’s request, says Fresno mayor

Candidate alleges Sheriff Villanueva’s radio show violates election, broadcasting rules

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk about high gas prices, Gavin Newsom State of the State with some stupid things said such as fake gas relief, successes on homelessness, crime and other areas. An effort to repeal Prop 47 was killed in committee while Congressman aims to punish PG&E.  Plus more.

 

Newsom wants tax rebate, touts ‘California Way’ of governing

Gov. Newsom calls for gas price relief for Californians

Republican-backed effort to repeal Prop 47 Calif. crime law reportedly fails

Assembly Public Safety Committee Kills Bill to Repeal Prop. 47

Rep. Josh Harder urges reversal on decision that allowed PG&E to pass fire costs to customers

San Francisco Set To Crack Down On Street Vendors Selling Stolen Merchandise

AP sources: Biden to issue executive order on cryptocurrency

San Jose Mayor Looks To Address Homelessness, Crime With $27 Million Budget Surplus

San Francisco’s first tiny home village for homeless people opens. At $15,000 a pop, city says it’s cost-effective

Survey: Residents say life in Tahoe is ‘on the wrong track’

GOP's 'Don't Say Gay' bill passed by Florida legislature, heads to DeSantis

Who are the richest people in California?

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight how the math on gas prices doesn't work given the amount of Russian gas we receive--one county is proposing suspension of gas tax for a year. We highlight Mark Meuser was in Brentwood last night, preview Antioch City Council meeting where the council proposes another ad-hoc committee. Los Angeles reduces speed limits plus legislation to make lynching a hate crime. Plus, we have hats!

 

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Jury finds San Francisco cop not guilty of excessive force

Supervisors propose solution to drop California’s gas prices

How Much Oil Does the U.S. Import From Russia?

Santa Barbara County to consider restarting offshore oil production

Will high Bay Area gas prices help public transit rebound? BART hopes so

LA Mayor Garcetti Signs Major Road Speed Change Ordinance Into Law

LA Reduces Speed Limits On Nearly 200 Miles Of Streets

Offensive Graffiti At Rancho Cordova School Leads To Two 14-Year-Olds Being Cited For Felony Vandalism

Congress passes Emmett Till bill to make lynching hate crime

California leaders introduce legislation to ban police from using rape kit DNA to probe other crimes

Assemblyman Jim Cooper Stopped At Airport For Carrying Gun in Luggage

Couple Accused Of Robbing Multiple Open Houses In Roseville

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight the pain in the pump with high gas prices in the State of California and the need for relief. We discuss City of Antioch emails regarding how the Antioch Police Chief questioned a definition used in a report regarding "uncivil". 2 children injured playing with fireworks in the City of Brentwood, racist insults used during soccer game in Concord, MMA community defends Cain Velasquez and we talk about the Democratic Party ignoring voter concerns on homelessness and crime at their state convention.

 

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Illegally released emails show former Antioch police chief questioned outside investigator on proper definition of “uncivil” in draft report

California's average gas price hits new record high with $5.28 a gallon, AAA says

$7 a gallon for regular gasoline? At least 1 gas station in LA is getting close to that mark

Few California Democrats address voters’ concerns about homelessness, crime at convention

2 children injured after playing with fireworks in Brentwood

Sanger High kids, parents face racist insults during soccer game in Northern California city

MMA community defends Cain Velasquez, jailed for attempted murder of child molester

Tulare police officer badly injured after suspect car slams into patrol vehicle

California jury rules in favor of cops who shot man in 2017

Ex Contra Costa Sheriff Deputy Andrew Hall Sentenced to 6-Years in State Prison

Youth activists fight to stop oil drilling sites in Contra Costa Co.

State Senator From San Francisco Pushes Repeal of Discriminatory State Housing Law

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight a couple of ladies in trouble with the law from a fake kidnapping to a McDonald's drive-thru attack. Governor Gavin Newsom finally proposes forced treatment mental health challenged people.Meanwhile, Sacramento sounds alarm on homeless spending as California get get 2.5 million more homes built under plan. This Saturday, Kenny will be at the Antioch Fairgrounds at the gun show promoting the City of Antioch recall of Mayor Lamar Thorpe and City Clerk/School Board Trustee Ellie Householder.  Go say hello and sign.

 

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Suspect in Richmond McDonald's drive-thru attack on mother surrenders, charged by D.A.

Prosecutors: Woman faked kidnapping, defrauded California

Newsom Launches New Plan to Help Californians Struggling with Mental Health Challenges, Homelessness

Sacramento Claims There Won’t be Money to Continue Funding Existing Homeless Shelters

Police search for answers after 14-year-old shot and killed in Oakland

Stupid (expletive) driver’ comment prompted Highway 4 freeway shooting in Bay Point; CHP investigating

California plan calls for 2.5 million new homes by 2030, double previous target

Large rockslide blocks Highway 50 in El Dorado County at Echo Summit

Ex-L.A. County sheriff’s deputy charged with manslaughter in 2019 fatal shooting of unarmed man

Organized group of burglars were sought in police pursuit that ended in Van Nuys: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office

Carjackings in cities like NYC jump over 200% – often with kids behind the wheel, officials say

 Rising number of police departments adding Brazilian jiujitsu training

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Lisa O'Connor of Wicked Needle Embroidery drops in with some new bling and sits in on the show. We talk about how Antioch Police officers are now suing the city over the dirt bike incident involving a Tamisha Torres-Walkers sons and the 9-minute rant. In Antioch, a 6th grader brings firearm to school. Oakley Police and Contra Costa County Sheriff investigate deadly shooting. In Livermore, a tip jar is stolen which is the lowest of lows and more.

 

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Two officers sue city over treatment by Antioch PD, councilwoman for incident with her sons riding dirt bikes, video rant

Updated: 1 Dead, 1 Injured on Carpenter Road in City of Oakley

AG Bonta Announces Multi-State Investigation into Video-Sharing App TikTok

Camera Captures Apparent Tip Jar Theft At East Bay Pizza Parlor

California lawmaker introduces bill to help relieve family debt

East Bay city to end rent increase moratorium

Ex-UFC champ accused of attempted murder was targeting alleged child molester: police

Appeals court revives suit over killing involving stolen SFPD gun

Sources: Sacramento Kings player to cover funeral expenses for church shooting victims

Colgate launches $10 ‘premium’ toothpaste

On this episode of WTF California, we highlight the unprofessional behavior of Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe and City Clerk Ellie Householder utilizing TikTok in the city council chambers. Liberty Union High School Districts go maskless. Brentwood Police find themselves in the news again thanks to ABC7. Oakland Police Union says anti-police rhetoric from City Council leading to staffing crisis. Major League Baseball is dead to Kenny and City of Fremont named happiest place to live.

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Both facing recall, Antioch Mayor Thorpe, City Clerk Householder post strange videos on TikTok filmed in Council Chambers

East Bay high school district drops mask mandate for students weeks early

Bay Area officer says 'police canine warning' not given before dog ripped off woman's scalp

Head of Oakland police union blames staffing crisis on City Council’s ‘anti-police rhetoric’

5 takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address

FACT CHECK: President Joe Biden's claims from his first State of the Union address

Newsom proposes state sanctions on Russia

SF Teachers Union VP Faces Backlash Over Social Media Post Blaming Russian-Ukrainian War on US, NATO Allies

California Drought: Statewide snow pack survey at 63% of normal

High-speed rail ridership estimates more outdated and unbelievable

How will the MLB lockout impact Bay Area businesses?

Fremont Named Happiest Place to Live in the US: Report

AMC is charging more for ‘The Batman’ tickets as it tests out a new pricing model

Mortgage rates plunge just as home prices set another record

On this episode of WTF California, we both had to take detours to the office thanks to overnight Antioch shenanigans with traffic crashes blocking the road. We get into California lifting mask mandates for students and unvaccinated people. Brentwood unafraid to speak up during Strategic Plan and other tidbits from around the state.

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California lifting mask mandates for students in school and unvaccinated people

Brentwood Union School District Says Mask at Schools to be Optional Beginning March 14

CA loosens masking rules in schools, but not all Bay Area districts will follow the new guidance

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley Responds to Newsom Extending School Mask Mandate to March 12

SJ City Hall illuminated in Ukrainian colors, city leader looks to cut ties with Russian Sister City

Deputies: Man kills 3 children, 1 woman during supervised visit at Sacramento-area church

Thousands of pounds of debris left behind in hidden, abandoned Roseville homeless encampments