On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we declare the hashtag "Transparent Antioch" is dead after Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe announced that interim city manager Con Johnson started the job on Monday. We also touch on the Antioch City Council meeting where they approved $284k for homeless housing and a 24-hour crisis response pilot program. Apparently Omicron is not bad as California is granting exemptions to San Francisco County and a partial exemption to Contra Costa County. If its so bad, why the exemptions? We touch on crime and other shenanigans.

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• State Health Officials Exempt San Francisco From Returning Mask Mandate

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, even with Kenny's new dog proves to be pro police. We get into San Francisco Mayor London Breed apparently is now doing a flip-flop on police by asking for more resources and policy changes. Oakland's Mayor is now requesting freeway cameras. Contra Costa County screws up as all three subjects now out of jail from the Nordstrom theft in Walnut Creek. Plus more.

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• CHP, SFPD Arrest 2, Seize Over $200,000 Worth of Merchandise In Retail Theft Ring Bust

On this episode of WTF California we wonder when enough is enough with these mask mandates from power hungry health officials. Tony Thurmond makes questionable hire of friend who doesn’t even live in California. Antioch Police Department gives update on officer involved shooting now being investigated by Attorney General Rob Bonta. We run down other headlines from around the state.

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• Antioch Police Says Suspect Fired 30 Rounds Before Setting House on Fire and Killed by SWAT Officers

 On this episode of WTF California, Kenny Turnage returns with a suntan after a two-week hiatus. We jump right into City of Antioch stupidity with the mayor crossing the police line in an active crime scene investigation just to be first to social media with images and a statement.  Antioch still has not released information on the incident. Meanwhile in City of Richmond, its giving Antioch a run for its money in worst run city in the county. Gavin Newsom was Texas-Like ban on assault guns and we talk bacon, lawn mowers and Contra Costa County Covid enforcement.

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• Suspect accused of shooting at officers, residents dead after hours-long standoff in Antioch

On this episode of WTF California, I ultimately find myself torn over the closure of a local business for health order violations in Contra Costa County as a group intimidates Kristina Lawson of Walnut Creek in a parking garage.  At what point does counterculture go too far with intimidation. Meanwhile, with 108 health order complains in Contra Costa County, the City of Brentwood had the most with 26 complaints followed by Walnut Creek, Concord and Antioch. A Marin County business threatened with arson by anti-vaccine group.  California set for tougher standards for trucks and lawn equipment plus San Diego set to discuss per-mile road tax at 4 cents per mile.

• Contra Costa County Cracks Down on Business Not Following Health Order

On this episode of WTF California, "All I want for Christmas is You" parody was sung at a Board of Supervisor meeting--it was clever. LA Councilman calls for return of cash bail while Los Angeles Police Detective compares LA to "The Purge". Meanwhile, school districts are considering this idiotic idea of doing away with "D" and "F" grades.  Google Trends for 2021 released.

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• Woman sings ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ parody to oppose pandemic emergency extension

On this episode of WTF California, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors may have crossed the line by opening advocating for fines and shutting down business who do not comply with their county order. Data is not supporting the consequences they seek to bestow on businesses. Vaccine mandate could force children back into distance learning--specifically in West Contra Costa County and Oakland. Oakland votes to hire more Oakland Police Officers. Meanwhile, US Surgeon General issues warning on youth mental health crisis. $500 fines for water could be issued.

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• Contra Costa County Supervisor Seek Consequences for Non-Compliance of COVID-19 Health Order

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, the recall police are out in the City of Antioch thanks to Joy Motts. Should the California State legislator work to reform the recall process. We all of a sudden are seeing a tough on crime talk from media as if that is the new agenda.  A vigilante arrives in Sacramento, catalytic converter thefts up 1,500% in Sacramento County. A proposal for $18 minimum wage could go to the voters. Plus, Fantasy Football blues ahead of the playoffs.

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• Letter: Celebrate Antioch Foundation President Meddles With Recall Proponents Signature Gathering

On this episode of WTF California, Christmas Lights Displays, restaurant apologizes to San Francisco Police for asking armed officers to leave, more people come out calling for tougher laws on retail theft. Meanwhile, San Jose to expand license plate reader program. Discuss an LA Times article on inflation.

• Homeowner told to take down 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' front yard display or face fines

On this episode of WTF California, finally the recall effort for Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe can move forward and proponents can gather signatures.  Signature gathering events set for this weekend. Burkholder jumps back into the Mayors press conference this week as even advocates are now challenging the mayors plan along with Brentwood Police who called it a band-aid approach. Defund the police is now dead after City of Oakland Mayoral Candidate suggests $50k hiring bonus and retention efforts. Walnut Creek to spend $2 million for more police services. Zero-bail proving to be a problem in smash-and-grab robberies—those arrested out on zero-bail! Governor Gavin Newsom updates and other tidbits from around the state.

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• Recall of Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe Approved to Gather Signatures