The WTF California Podcast

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Mike Burkholder and Kenny Turnage provide news commentary from around the San Francisco Bay Area to across the State of California in this daily program Monday through Friday. We raise awareness on is... more

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The WTF California Podcast episodes:

January 17, 2022Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Antioch Mayor Raises $80k and More
On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we encourage you to go read the Martin Luther King "I have a Dream Speech" and think about the words being said. Antioch Mayor says he raised $80k in the Stop the Karen's recall while Vallejo Councilmember uses profanity-laced email to constituents. Homeless Count delayed due to COVID while homicides reported up. Thieves targeting railroad trains in Los Angeles plus we touch on the California Pot Market and Buffy Wicks.
Articles from the Show
Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech in its entirety
‘Lol f— you’: Vallejo council member Hakeem Brown lays into constituents in profanity-laced emails
Lawless California? Homicides Up Again In 2021
San Mateo County's $7M in PPE left outside, damaged by rain
Many Bay Area Counties Delay Homeless Count Because of Omicron, SF Poised to Do the Same
Organizers seek to delay homeless count in Stanislaus County amid COVID-19 surge
One-Third of All LAUSD Students Called In Absent During First Week Back At School
Cargo thieves stealing packages from trains in Downtown LA
Thieves raiding rail cargo containers in Los Angeles
California EDD freezes 345,000 disability insurance claims
Man Killed by 15-Year-Old Driver During Police Chase in Stockton
Double dealing: Legal, illicit blur in California pot market
Buffy Wicks turns her health decisions into legislation
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33min
January 14, 2022Recall Proponent Talks Recalls of Lamar Thorpe and Ellie Householder in Antioch
On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we sit down with recall proponent Lindsay Amezcua who discusses recalls for Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe and City Clerk Ellie Householder. Householder is also being recalled for her position as trustee at the Antioch Unified School District. She gives an update on the recalls and explains the why they are being done regardless of false rhetoric being stated by Mayor Thorpe--in fact, many of the proponents are actually Democrats.
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www.recalllamarthorpe.com
www.recallelliehouseholder.com
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1h 5min
January 13, 2022Gas Tax Holiday is Proposed, Karen’s and Homeless Spending
On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss the California Gas Tax and how much we are taxed as Assemblyman Kevin Kiley proposes to fully suspend the state gas tax. Semi Council removes advisory panel member for disclosing DUI Checkpoint location. We then get into Governor Gavin Newsom as he again is touting his $14 billion homeless plan. California lawmakers propose renter tax credit increase, plus more.
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley Introduces Legislation to Fully Suspend the State Gas Tax
Simi council removes advisory panel member for disclosing DUI checkpoint location
Oakland police chief says new plan to combat crime focuses on violent offenders
In San Diego, Governor Newsom Highlights Plan to Confront Homelessness Crisis
Newsom Rejects Claims His Homelessness Plan Isn't Working
City Council Approves 58 Anti-Camping Locations As Part Of Ordinance Passed Last Summer
California Legislators Call For Increase to Renters Tax Credit
Gov. Newsom Pledges Marijuana Tax Overhaul To Save California’s Collapsing Cannabis Industry
Effort to bring harsher punishments to fentanyl dealers shot down by California lawmakers
Senator Wiener To Push Again For Decriminalization of Possession of Psychedelic Drugs
California assault weapon owners face registration deadline
Red Cross declares 1st ever US blood shortage crisis: How to donate, types needed
Blood shortage prompts hours long closure of Harbor-UCLA Medical trauma center
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45min
January 12, 2022From The Files of Only in Antioch You See Naked Man, Wannabe Sideshower and Pot Parties
On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk the naked man in Antioch on Highway 4, teaching and universal healthcare possibly being a test case for the United States to see if they can get it through. We highlight businesses are struggling, costs are up and Domino's Pizza provides some real talk in terms of pricing power.
Articles From the Show:
California makes it easier to hire teachers amid shortages
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools and Health Officer Urge Schools Remain Open During Omicron Surge
Universal health care bill advances in California Assembly
CalChamber Tags AB 1400 and ACA 11 as First 2022 Job Killer Bills
Karen Mitchoff Voted Next Contra Costa County Board of Supervisor Chair, Federal Glover as Vice Chair
Oakland City Councilmembers Propose Ban on Ghost Guns
Naked Man Taken into Custody After Dancing, Driving in Reverse on Highway 4 in Antioch
Antioch Council gives staff direction to work on ordinance to allow cannabis events
Driver caught on camera doing donuts, crashing in Antioch parking lot
City officials approve funding to help reduce Old Sacramento crime
Oakland Restaurants Forced to Close Due to COVID, Crime and High Rent
Stockton City Council, mayor say food truck parks could be a reality
Domino’s Pizza forecasts soaring food costs in 2022, reiterates long-term sales outlook
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50min
January 11, 2022Antioch’s Ethics Questions, State Budget Surplus Misleading and Brentwood Bills Come Due
On this episode of WTF California Podcast, its moody Tuesday as learn ethics of hiring City of Antioch Interim City Manager is now questioned by the Ethics Director at International City/County Management Association. We go over Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget which is somewhat misleading. California also set to debate universal health care system. City of Brentwood water bills come due. Plus more.
Articles From the Show:
California governor proposes tax cuts, expanded health care
California’s Newsom wants health coverage for all immigrants
California budget: Newsom proposes 1st-in-the-nation health coverage for all immigrants
Newsom’s spending plan includes money for universal health care, gas tax holiday
Here’s what Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to do with California’s multi-billion dollar surplus
California Lawmakers Debate Creation Of Nation’s First Universal Health Care System
New Sonoma County health order prohibits large gatherings through mid February
Antioch gets “Con”ned: mishandling process, city staff tells council interim city manager candidate successfully passes background check
City of Brentwood to Resume Water Shutoffs For Past Due Accounts
Inmate From Contra Costa County Killed In Sacramento State Prison; Cellmate Suspected
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44min
January 10, 2022Judge Treats Criminals to at Home Vacation, California Nurses, School Test Scores Sink
On this episode of WTF California podcast, we give a double WTF to the judge who released 3 criminals charged with 19 robberies in Contra Costa County--including City of Antioch and City of Brentwood. Police rescue pilot who crashes in Los Angeles. California nurses against state COVID-19 safety guidance. Meanwhile, schools all over the map when it comes to dealing with students returning to school after winter break. Finally, Bob Saget passed over the weekend.
Pittsburg Police Highlight Judge Releases Trio from Jail Involved in 19 Armed Robberies in Contra Costa County
Plane hit by train after it crashes in Pacoima
Turlock Man Shot to Death in Brentwood Sunday During Family Dispute
Antioch City Council Set to Discuss Cannabis Events on Public Property
Newsom proposes new $2.7 billion COVID emergency response package
California Nurses Association against state’s COVID-19 safety guidance
Santa Clara County Officials Urge Schools To Remain Open During Omicron Surge
Milpitas schools reverse decision to go remote amid rising omicron cases
Hayward schools move to online learning amid COVID-19 spike
Oakland students petition for school district to go to remote learning
San Diego Unified pauses all out-of-season sport activities due to rising COVID cases
Student test scores, graduation rates decline during pandemic
Standardized test scores in California fell during year in distance learning
South L.A. Taco Bell employee shot dead by customer attempting to pay with counterfeit money: Police
Contra Costa Sheriff staff let civilians take home guns parts, ammo that had been marked for destruction
Comedian and actor Bob Saget, known for "Full House," dead at age 65
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49min
January 07, 2022Should Substitute Teaching be the New Side Hustle, Universal Healthcare and Shoplifters
On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk about the teacher sickouts and the need for substitute teachers. We also question at this point what is the purpose of a vaccine card. We go over absentee rates for Antioch, Pittburg and Mount Diablo Schools Districts. California set to push for universal healthcare and another bill aimed at cracking down on serial shoplifters. Plus more.

Articles From the Show
OUSD warns of possible teacher sickout amid omicron surge
“Sick Out” Possible at Some Schools for Friday
Oakland Tech - Please Don’t Send Students To School Tomorrow (Friday, January 7)
Some San Francisco teachers stage ‘sickout’ for COVID safety
Not enough substitutes to fill San Francisco classrooms with 600 teachers still absent
Antioch, Mt. Diablo and Pittsburg School Districts Deal With Absent Staff and Students
State lawmakers move toward nation’s first universal health care system
Assembly Rules Passes Single-Payer Health Care Bill Without Funding Source
Assembly Rep. Leader Waldron Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Serial Shoplifters
Freeway Shootings Rising Throughout San Francisco Bay Area, Arrests Dropping
Instagram scandal sways judge to keep Oakland police under federal oversight a while longer
Anderson Dam: Cost to rebuild key Bay Area dam nearly doubles to $1.2 billion
Homicides in San Joaquin County dropped by nearly 30% in 2021
AG Bonta: Don’t file murder charges in stillbirths
2 women house-sitting for social media influencer zip-tied during Sherman Oaks home invasion robbery
Look around': Advocates for South Bay's unhoused residents concerned over delay of homeless count
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45min
January 06, 2022Antioch Chamber to Honor COVID Heroes, School Closures and Side Hustles to be Taxes
On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we get into the State of California extending the mask mandate indefinitely through February 15. West Contra Costa County Schools to close Friday and Monday. Antioch Chamber of Commerce seeks to honor “Covid Heroes” while new tax rule targets $600 payments on apps like PayPal, Venmo, Cash App to IRS. For fun, Kenny provides Mike with the most atrocious shirt ever in honor of Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez last day in the assembly.
Articles from the Show
California extending indoor mask mandate until Feb. 15 amid omicron surge
L.A. County’s at-home COVID test kit program paused as lab workers call out sick; new option to be announced
COVID: All West Contra Costa Schools to Close for Long Omicron Recovery Weekend
Antioch Chamber of Commerce Looks to Celebrate Covid Heroes at the 2022 Gala
Richmond elementary school pivots to distance learning amid COVID outbreak
New tax rule requires PayPal, Venmo, Cash App to report annual business payments exceeding $600
COVID: Russian River Brewing Briefly Closing Due To Omicron Staff Shortage; Pliny The Younger Event Still On
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
NFL looks at contingency sites for Super Bowl, currently planned for SoFi Stadium, amid L.A. COVID surge
Mortgage relief comes to California as thousands face foreclosure
Rancho Cordova Offers Grants To Keep Local Businesses Afloat During Pandemic
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50min
January 05, 2022Sheriff Recruit Killed, Selling Free Student Test Kits Online and Why Antioch Recalls Are Worth It
On this episode of WTF California Podcast, sad news out of Alameda County as a sheriffs deputy was shot and killed on an Oakland Freeway. Jeopardy champ robbed while California Court rejects early release for violent crime. We get into Antioch recalls where Kenny goes over his thoughts on all three. Schools provide test kits and one district is requiring KN95 masks--but seriously, how low can you go when Antioch residents are selling free test kits meant for students online. Plus more including water fines, composting and Larry Elder.
Articles From the Show
Alameda County Sheriff's Department recruit killed in Oakland freeway shooting
Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider reveals she was robbed in Oakland
California court rejects early releases for violent crime
Prop. 57 doesn’t allow early parole for violent criminals, court rules
Bay Area school district to provide fresh KN95 mask for staff through the school year
What is 'Flurona'? Developing 2 separate infections a new health risk, experts say
Kelly Ernby, Orange County Deputy DA And Assembly Candidate, Dies Of COVID-19 Complications
Sacramento State moves most classes online for first two weeks of semester
Supervisors vote to reconsider Mayor Breed's Emergency declaration for San Francisco's Tenderloin
Beverly Hills City Council Joins Recall of LA County District Attorney
Dognapper Grabs Service Dog Out Walking With Owner In San Francisco
California lawmakers introduce bill that would let citizens sue gun sellers
State Law Expands Composting Programs Across California
California imposes new water restrictions with $500 fines
Larry Elder announces he won’t run for California governor in 2022
No evidence of election fraud for man found with 300 California recall election ballots, police say
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46min
January 04, 2022Banished Words List, Mikes Broken Heart and Never Ending Loop
On this episode of WTF California Podcast, COVID-19 on never ending news media loop. Kenny brings up the banished word list and Lorena Gonzalez resigns from the state assembly for labor post.
Articles From the Show
Wait, what?’ tops Michigan school’s annual banished words; see full list
'Moral responsibility': Some Bay Area restaurants temporarily closing for months over COVID surge
'Numbers are doubling per week': COVID cases increasing after the holidays
No ICU beds available in Napa County as COVID cases surge
COVID: San Francisco Restaurants Hit Hard With Staff Shortages As Omicron Surges
More than 130 San Diego firefighters out due to COVID-19, prompting emergency brown-out
San Leandro police shoot, injure suspects following burglary at cannabis dispensary
California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Resigns for Labor Union Post
Senator Portantino Introduces Enrollment-Based Funding Bill for K-12 Schools
91 Express Lanes: Only fraction of $860M collected in fees, penalties used toward improving roads
L.A. won’t allow rent hikes for most tenants until 2023
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41min

FAQs about The WTF California Podcast:

How many episodes does The WTF California Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 360 episodes available.