On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we continue to talk violence after the City of Oakland reported its 60th homicide, data from Los Angeles highlights their homicides, violent crime and gun violence is up. A report highlights how Governor Gavin Newsom has mislead the state on its Wildfire Prevention efforts and we talk Universal Basic Income in Santa Clara County and a proposed Gas Tax Holiday by republicans.

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• Homicides, violent crime, gun violence rise in Los Angeles in 2021 compared with 2020

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, we jump right back into City of Antioch after Mayor Lamar Thorpe doubles down telling the organizes of the Juneteenth event as to why they held the event. Event organizer Claryssa Wilson corrects the mayor saying Black Lives Matter had nothing to do with the event. Also, Antioch Herald Publisher Allan Payton calls out Thorpe for taking cheap shots at the media including his publication. New report shows California has more registered voters than it should while Oakland is pushing 60 homicides.  Plus much more.

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• BOMBSHELL: California Has 1.8M More Registered Voters Than it Should

On this episode of the WTF California podcast, we discuss how Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpes comments during a Juneteenth event in the City of Antioch puts his ignorance on display--organizer of the event had to correct his erroneous statements. Napa seeing off the charts demand for wine and experiences at high prices. We discuss the madness in the eviction moratorium extensions. Plus much more from around the State of California.

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• Antioch Mayor Proposes Naming Water Fountain Black Lives Matter Freedom Fountain

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk weekend crime with shootings in both City of Oakland and City of Richmond. We get into this idea of reparation pilot programs being discussed and how there is no plan or concept of how to pay for it or who should benefit. We talk term limits for Board of Supervisors, feeding the homeless as a crime and more debate occurring to take police budgets to pay for homeless services. SANDBAG proposal highlights issue with this mileage tax and we close talking about high prices at Disneyland.

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• Man Invests $20 in Obscure Cryptocurrency, Becomes Trillionaire Overnight, at Least Temporarily

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss the idea of renting out ones pool given the heat and a way to make money. Juneteenth Holiday results in Federal Employees receiving 44 days off each year. Californians must now look for jobs to get jobless aid, City of Richmond now spends $7 million on social services with half the money coming from police budget, CAL/OSHA Update, City of Antioch formally apologizes for past persecution of Chines Immigrants, and in happy news, San Francisco 49ers Kinlaw who grew up homeless buys first house.

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• Would you rent out your pool? Local couple helps people beat the heat

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, the City of Antioch is back after Antioch Mayor PR (press conference) states he is "not messing around" with illegal sideshows. This then prompts Antioch Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker to issue a statement on social media while posting photographs of her child being detained by Antioch Police Department. We discuss the Danville cop who pleased "not guilty" in 2018 shooting.  Taxes By Different Name seem to be the them of California plus Sacramento City Councilwoman's wacky hire prompts restraining order against employee. And if you didn't know, most community colleges in the San Francisco Bay Area set to remain in distance learning.

Show Overview:

• I’m not messing around’: Antioch mayor takes action against illegal sideshows

On this episode of WTF California, we discuss how Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe will be holding a press conference later Wednesday to state the city is a "no side show zone". We touch on Antioch Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker who is working on a 2-for-1 deal of trying to not only screw up the City of Antioch, but also the City of Richmond as Mayor Tom Butts questions why Antioch would even elect someone like her.  City of Oakland and City of Sacramento have police decisions to make, brazen theft caught on video in San Francisco. We discuss recalls and there is now data behind them. Plus much more.

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• Antioch Mayor to Hold Press Conference Declaring City a “No Side Show Zone”

On this episode of WTF California, the State Reopens as Governor Gavin Newsom lifts COVID-19 guidelines and mask requirements. As registration opens to attend Brentwood July 4 parade, we discuss the idiocy of this put in place by the Brentwood's city council. Kenny discusses how the first time in his life Brentwood makes Antioch look smart.  Disneyland now open and no masks for fully vaccinated. We get into survey by teachers calling spring school reopening "exhausting and unproductive" and the State legislators pass a temporary "fake" budget.

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• Brentwood July 4 Parade Viewing Registration Opens Monday

On this Episode of the WTF California Podcast, Orange County set to battle State Housing Mandate, Healdsburg bans sprinklers and limits water use. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) warns of more summer blackouts while CALFIRE reports greater vegetation fires when compared to 2020 at this point in time. Meanwhile, Richmond advocates continue to demand defund the police which would reduce police force by 35 officers.  We discuss a few incidents of children behaving badly and at what point do criminals be put away for a long-time after San Francisco man had 11 arrest warrants out for him.

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• Lumber Prices Post Biggest–Ever Weekly Drop With Buyers Balking

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, it appears our Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers are set to earn a 4.2% pay raise while citing state’s surplus. Newsom and our Attorney General Rob Bonta are appealing the decision to overturn Assault Weapon Ban. $215 million is now estimated cost for a recall. We get into the discussion of why be a landlord after Los Angeles City Council backs plan to ban tenant harassment under new law. In other recall news, Kingsburg’s Jewel Hurtado faces recall effort for ‘socialist agenda,’ proponents say. Plus more

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• Newsom and California lawmakers approved to receive pay raise amid improving economy

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