On this episode of WTF California, a chat with Mark Duke, a candidate for Brentwood City Council District 2. He drops in to discuss why he is running for city council. Having lived in Brentwood for 15 years, he aims to bring a logical voice to the council. He co-founded and operated Little Scholars Preschool and employed over 10 people in Brentwood as well as serving as the Executive Pastor at The Rock of Brentwood for the past 10 years. We talk about a variety of topics from the behavior of the current city council, the supporting of local business, working with staff, public safety and growth.

For more information about Mark, visit him at www.markduke.us or on Facebook

On this episode of WTF California, Sinziana Todor, a candidate for Brentwood City Council District 2 drops in to discuss why she is running for city council. She regularly speaks out council meetings and the planning commission with a focus on growth and development urging for smart growth. We get into her ideas on PA-1, the police department. She shares her thoughts on the Planning Commission, youth services and a variety of other topics.

For more information on Todor, visit her at www.sinziana.org  or on Facebook.

On this episode of WTF California, we kick off our 2022 election interviews with Brentwood District 2 candidate Brayden Haena. Recently graduating High School, Haena talks about why he is running for city council and his ideas on economic development, crime, homelessness and how council meetings are being ran. He also wants to see more done for the local youth.

To learn more about Brayden and his campaign, visit him at www.braydenhaena.com or on Facebook

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Kenny and Mike have a chat with homelessness in the City of Antioch with Andrew Becker. This comes as the Antioch City Council just approved turning the Executive Inn into a homeless hotel. Becker, who has been advocating for shelter and services for homeless, discusses his journey the past two years, we talk solutions, future opportunities and we get into the Delta Fair proposal and in Contra Costa County. In this episode, we do find common ground on the issue of homelessness.

 

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We are back! California and local cities still have us going WTF. City of Antioch continues to make poor choices, City of Brentwood has gone socialist and now we have this idea that main stream media and lawmakers get to change the narrative on a recession.  We also run down who has pulled papers for local elections in East Contra Costa County with a focus on Antioch. Meanwhile, Richmond resents to vote on rent control rates? We also rundown a bunch of state news and provide feedback. Claryssa Wilson calls in to talk about her upcoming Stuff the Bus Event in Antioch.

Tuesday Teaser: We release our interview with Andrew Becker who talks Antioch Homeless solutions.

Articles From the Show:

Antioch Homeless Vote (insert link when posted)

LA Public Health Agency Drops Threat of New Mask Mandate… For Now

A look back: Video: Antioch Mayor Announces Hiring Program, Probation’s Partnership and Puts Property Owners on Notice

2022 Election: Who is Running in Local Contra Costa County Races

Brentwood Agrees to Place Voter-Protected Open Space Overlay on Ballot

Brentwood Announces Increased Penalties for Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana

McKinney Fire in California-Oregon border explodes to 51,648 acres, evacuations ordered

Judge strikes down San Francisco law allowing noncitizen parents to vote in school elections

13-year-old convicted of murdering Modesto food truck owner

Woman killed, friend seriously injured by suspected DUI driver in Walnut Creek

Richmond residents will vote on lower rent control rates in November

Empire’ state? San Bernardino County developer pushes seceding from California

Stockton, Caltrans partner to hire homeless for highway cleanup in city

California court OKs death penalty in ’80s sex slave murders

State worker collects $185,000 in unearned pay and benefits

UCLA professor quits job, says 'woke takeover' of education 'intellectually corrupt'

California is second-most broke US state

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In this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss how Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe continues to political grandstand at the dais versus actually helping people. Tuesday was a prime example of residents needing help and a city who had its act together could help--but the city council and staff is not competent to think to bring back the rental inspection program. Meanwhile, Anamarie Avila Farias, a member of the Contra Costa County Board of Education, calls for a 4th of July boycott. She should realize social media is sometimes not your friend. We touch on other issues across the state and give an update on our July show schedule while a listener brings us donuts.

Articles Referenced in the Show:

Antioch City Council Meeting Video

Antioch to use $1.8 million state grant to stem gun violence

California school board member calls to 'boycott' July 4th

2 Oakland cops involved in deadly chase stripped of badge and gun, placed on administrative leave

Two more women come forward with sexual assault allegations against Stockton police officer

Defund LA County Sheriff? What's next for West Hollywood after voting to cut deputy funds

California moves to limit where firearms may be carried and who can have them

Give us a Break — From the Gas Tax 

Senate Democrats Reject Republican Effort to Fund Gas Tax Holiday

CA lawmakers OK nearly $308 billion spending plan, including inflation relief payments

California budget won’t cover out-of-state abortion travel

EDD’s CalJOBS site has been down for several days. Here's why that's a big deal

Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 are spreading 'like wildfire,' becoming dominant strains in US

Chesa Boudin may run again for San Francisco district attorney, he says

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss the Brentwood City Council removal of David Dolter from the planning commission. Stats are in showing surge in hate crime. Lawmaker proposes "Feather Alert" for missing or endangered Native American. Pleasanton man opens fire on thieves. Gun owner's personal information exposed in data breech. Meanwhile, San Leandro considers $20k retention incentive for police officers. Plus more.

Anti-Black, Gay, Asian Bias Fuel California Hate Crime Surge

California lawmakers propose ‘Feather Alert’ for missing or endangered Native Americans

L.A. County Board of Supervisors vote to return Bruce’s Beach to Black heirs

Pleasanton man opens fire on men trying to steal his SUV

California gun owners' personal information exposed in data breach

AB 2098: CA Doctors Who Spread COVID ‘Misinformation’ Risk Losing License to Practice

1 in 3 applications denied California rent relief money, thousands still waiting

San Leandro mulls $20K in retention incentives for police officers, dispatchers

CA law upheld requiring property owners to pay 1 month's rent to tenants being evicted

La Cabana Restaurant In Sacramento Has It Liquor License Suspended After Investigation Into May 2021 DUI Crash

Bill to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status of Nonprofits ‘Engaged in Insurrection-Related Offenses’ Advancing

How student loan forgiveness would impact California

Santa Cruz County implementing disposable cup fee in unincorporated areas

Millbrae couple says city manager stopped construction of their backyard 'granny unit'

Fireworks for sale despite drought-related fire dangers

Bay Area guide to July 4 fireworks, festivities

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight how the Brentwood City Council is on a witch hunt to remove a planning commissioner and how out of line they are. Antioch Police report three shootings over the week. Meanwhile, City of Richmond tax is hurting businesses. Abortion constitutional amendment will be on November Ballot. SF Muni fatal shooting may have been self defense. CHP makes large fentanyl pills bust. Kenny discusses potential of a homeless Olympics. Great America might close in 10 years and Pittsburg High Quarterback Jaden Rashada selects Miami to continue career.

Articles From the Show:

Brentwood City Council to Discuss Removal of Planning Commissioner

Antioch Police Investigating Three Weekend Shootings

Some Richmond businesses may leave the city because of huge Measure U tax bill

California voters to decide on abortion-rights constitutional amendment in fall

San Francisco police say an officer was arrested on suspicion of theft, fraud and forgery

Attorney: Man involved in Muni killing shot in self-defense

19-year-old arrested after fatal sideshow-related crash in East Oakland

$225,000 and counting: Contra Costa jails were hotbed for EDD fraud

Here's How Much Money to Expect From California's ‘Inflation Relief' Payments

Tulare County deputies arrest 2, seize thousands of fentanyl pills worth $750K

Birds saved after allegedly being used for illegal cockfighting in Placer County

Man sentenced after sex assault that special education teachers witnessed on Zoom

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg proposes 24/7 respite facility for unhoused residents

These California laws take effect July 1

California's Great America to Close in 10 Years

Chevron Selling San Ramon Campus; Headquarters to Remain in California

California's largest private landowner closes all forestlands to public indefinitely due to wildfire, drought danger

Imperial Beach Pier to host drone show in place of fireworks

Pittsburg QB Rashada commits to Miami, reportedly in line for massive NIL deal

On this episode of WTF California, we touch on a couple local incidents over the weekend in the city of Brentwood and City of Oakley along with the protests over Roe vs. Wade. California seeking gas price relief are now being sold "inflation relief" with up to $1,050 for low income. We touch on other items across the state.

3 Dead After Train Strikes Vehicle on Orwood Road in Brentwood

Update: Oakley Police Seek Stockton Man in Carol Lane Shooting

California lawmakers reach a tentative deal to send families $9.5 billion in inflation relief

California governor, lawmakers near deal on gas tax rebate

California tax relief: What’s in the tentative deal

Californians could get up to $350 in gas refund: tentative deal with Newsom, lawmakers say

Newsom and Law Enforcement Labor Unions Agree on One-Time $1,500 Pandemic Bonuses

As staffing declines, Contra Costa County labor unions push for better contract

For years, one of Contra Costa’s most brutal homicides remained unsolved. Then a letter — addressed to police — arrived from prison

LAPD arrest man accused of attacking officer with torch during abortion rights protests

Man arrested after homophobic slurs, attempted assault towards Mountain View jogger

The California native plants with the best chance of surviving drought

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk about the SCOTUS decision to strike down New York gun law and the impact on California. Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia was correct in looking into costs of Orinda, Danville and Lafayette police services. More info comes out on the Antioch Police Department forums from this week -- including Kenny going on a rant about Mayor Lamar Thorpe always being late. Senator Steve Glazer makes great argument when discussing the now dead bill of involuntary servitude amendment which would have paid inmates $15 an hour.

 

SCOTUS strikes down New York gun law, expected to allow more people to carry concealed firearms

Orinda, Danville, Lafayette cost Contra Costa County $2M in police services

California Senate rejects involuntary servitude amendment

Bill to Encourage Schools to Teach Asian American and Pacific Islanders History Stonewalled 

Bill To Force CalPERS, CalSTRS to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies Dies in Assembly Committee

Bonta, Hochman will face off in California’s AG race

Fresno council members vote to increase their salaries

San Bernardino dedicates 9 streets to city’s original police officers