On this episode of WTF California, we release the 2020 Antioch Police Department crime statistics which highlight the reality does not fit the narrative of Mayor Lamar Thorpe and cronies Monica Wilson and Tamisha Torres-Walker as well as city clerk Ellie Householder. Also, Antioch Council muzzled the police chief from providing this data to the public. We also highlight an incident over the weekend with shots fired in front of the home of Torres-Walker who was intoxicated and uncooperative. Antioch also releases bizarre Press Release stating they are re-investigating the Torres-Walker complaint against Antioch Police which she herself and children did not participate in. Finally some good news, Oakley Police rescue dog and the San Francisco Giants are Division champs.

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• Dog Rescued, Family Escapes House Fire in Oakley

On this Friday episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight yesterdays police activity at John Muir Hospital in Brentwood after an Antioch Police chase of a stolen vehicle after a carjacking in Oakland. Governor Gavin Newsom signs multiple police reform bills. BART is dealing with overdose deaths--3 this week.  Plus more.

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• Antioch and Brentwood Police Nab Carjacking Suspect After Highway 4 Pursuit

On this episode of WTF California, we discuss future agenda item requests by the Antioch City Council, Oakley made a smart business decision in rejecting county offer that could have led to library site. Students in Yuba City School found with gun and ammo, Oakland schools close over fleas and San Jose apologizes for Chinese immigrants in role in systematic racism. Plus more.

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• Potential Library Site in Trouble After Oakley City Council Rejects Cooperative Agreement With Contra Costa County

On this episode of WTF California, City of Antioch honors Antioch Police Chief Tammany Brooks as Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker abstains from that portion of the meeting. Governor Gavin Newsom signs multiple housing bills so get ready for more housing near you. Kenny talks about the EDD story about a Pittsburg roofer and calls BS. Santa Rosa lawmaker suggests sanctioned sideshows while Lodi City Councilman arraigned on money laundering charges plus more.

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• This is the most popular Halloween candy in the nation

On this episode of WTF California podcast, we talk about the cost of a report demanded by Antioch City Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker after she made false accusations regarding the Antioch Police Department. Antioch oversight committee set to discuss direction of hiring next police chief. Los Angeles DA to dismiss 60,000 marijuana charges. Governor Gavin Newsom signs a bunch of bills and we talk a little Golden State Warriors basket with Andrew Wiggins saying he would miss home games due to refusing to take COVID-19 shot.

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• Outside investigation demanded by Antioch councilwoman costs city almost $45,000

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss whether Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe should be recalled as its a heavy lift and will be a long process. Kenny explains why he is one of the recall proponents but notes the signatures are a true representation of Antioch. Next, we jump back into the Antioch Unified School District after a bogus editorial was written and should be rejected and thrown in the garbage. We tackle other issues around the state including City of Oakland who had two more homicides, Sacramento homelessness and San Francisco landlords filing sued over Unpaid Rent Forgiveness.

• Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe Served With Notice of Intention to Circulate Recall Petition

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, we sit down and chat with Sean McCauley to talk entrepreneurship, helping business, future of Contra Costa County. We get into City of Antioch, City of Brentwood and the potential. We also talk farming, wine, and more.

On this episode of WTF California, we discuss the continuation of the debacle of the Antioch Unified School District Board of Education and the rogue behavior of President Ellie Householder.  We argue that she runs a meeting in the similar manner as Donald Trump. Antioch School Unions also vote "No Confidence" in Householders abilities. We get into many other things across the state including retail theft in San Francisco, crime, homelessness and other items.

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• For Second Time Householder Pulls Item on Her Removal as Antioch School Board President

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we recap the pointless Antioch Unified School District meeting which further highlights the totalitarian point of view of School Board President Ellie Householder and the power trip she is on with bully like tactics. Antioch City Councilwoman Monica Wilson chimes in where in like parrot like fashion all you hear is Mayor Lamar Thorpe's voice. We get into Oakland Police and how that council has done a 180 turn and now want more police. Contra Costa District Attorney says no charges for Richmond Police Officers in 2019 fatal shooting, bear spray attack in Brentwood plus more.

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• Antioch School Board Takes No Action in Discipline or Removal of Superintendent 

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we spend some time on the Antioch Unified School District and the continued chaos. They will have two meetings this week as one will be to possibly remove Superintendent Stephanie Anello while the other the Board will discuss removal of Ellie Householder as Board President.  Governor Gavin Newsom signs executive order to continue remote local government meetings through 2024.

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• Antioch School Board President Calls for Removal of Superintendent Stephanie Anello