On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, we discuss how #TransparentAntioch truly has no "real" meaning as the Antioch City Council votes down police taser replacements and upgrades. The new technology produces more transparency for both officers and suspects. We get into the bizarre new mask rules set for June 15 by Governor Gavin Newsom. Bay Area County Superintendents say they are supporting school campus reopening in the fall. We discuss multiple items on homeless and spending. Rep. Tom McClintocks campaign responds to possible Alyssa Milano congressional run. We like the idea of school districts helping teachers and staff with affordable housing as proposed by Los Angeles Unified School District and we encourage people to stop shooting stray bullets into the air.

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• Antioch City Council Votes 3-2 to Reject Police Taser Replacement and Upgrades

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, we discuss City of Antioch, City of Brentwood and City of Oakley council meetings and how Brentwood provided a win for common sense and science in approving the July 4 parade. Oakley has new fireworks ordinance along with Contra Costa County. City of Richmond offers bribe to tell on firework offenders. Plus other tidbits across the state.

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• Brentwood City Council Agrees to Host 4th of July Parade

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, we talk local news with items from the city council agencies from the City of Antioch, City of Brentwood and City of Oakley. Assemblyman Kevin Kiley may enter Governors Recall Election. Where the hell is this Oakley bear at? Oakland set to begin social experiment with universal basic income. Plus More!

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• Major websites including N.Y. Times, CNN and Reddit go offline amid cloud company outage

On this episode of WTF California, its starting to look like more and more the data was flawed on COVID-19 as Alameda County is now changing how they count COVID-19 related deaths. We wonder who else needs an adjustment. California Governor Gavin Newsom now says he wont lift virus "state of emergency" but does admit some mask mandates will be lifted. Judge slaps down California Assault Weapon ban in a 92-page decision. Mental health and police continues to be an issue as a police officer in San Jose stabbed during mental health call and apparently City of Fremont is worst place for a "staycation".

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• Alameda County Changes COVID-19 Death Reporting

On this episode of WTF California, our show gets interrupted by what sounds like a ghost coming through our audio as we are talking about guns. Aside from that, the show was normal as we get into Governor Gavin Newsom bribing residents with booze, CAL-OSHA screw up, Scott Wiener being the most dangerous politician in the state Senate, schools should reopen this fall, Los Angeles residents want to leave the area and more.

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• After mass shooting, new gun tax falls short in California

On this episode, we discuss how Assemblymember Mike Gipson misrepresents an Antioch Police officer involved death based off erroneous media reporting -- however, do question how long it takes the District Attorney's Office to release its final findings.  Orinda moves forward with Fourth of July celebration, San Clemente declares city 2nd Amendment Freedom City, Oakland Police Chief continues his apology tour. Meanwhile, bill would seal old conviction records while vaccination rules by CAL/OSHA doesn't follow science and more.

• San Clemente council majority declares city a 2nd Amendment Freedom City

On this episode of WTF California, we discuss the Brentwood City Council who apparently want to overstep their role as council and play health dictators by possibly cancelling their parade or changing up the event. Antioch City Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker makes ignorant comments regarding homeless services and cooling stations. Pleasant Hill moves forward with fireworks display. Off-duty firefighter found dead after shooting colleagues in Agua Dulce station. City of Richmond could cut police budget by $10 million costing 35 police officer jobs.  Kudos to East Bay Regional Park District on the naming of new regional park at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station “Thurgood Marshall Regional Park – Home of the Port Chicago 50.” Tito Ortiz resigns with strong commentary. We also talk about "Black Wallstreet" and to look up and watch video of what happened 100-years ago today.

• Pleasant Hill To Host Official 4th Of July Show In Hopes Of Preventing Deadly Illegal Fireworks

On this episode, we reflect on City of Antioch's Memorial Day Remembrance event while notably Mayor Lamar Thorpe and Tamisha Torres-Walker were absent. Antioch Police, Brentwood Police, Oakley Police and Pittsburg Police all work to prevent weekend sideshows. Large flag stolen from Los Angeles National Cemetery  while we see record traveling for Memorial Day. Law Enforcement is still under attack given the multiple incidents over the weekend and California eyes more housing.

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• American flags allegedly stolen at Los Angeles National Cemetery

On this episode of WTF California, we offer some thoughts on Memorial Day and what it means to us. We are joined by Tom Hartrick. We will return to a normal show on Tuesday.

On this episode of WTF California, we discuss the Pittsburg Police Department officer involved shooting where they  show leadership in transparency, which is the exact opposite of their neighboring city of Antioch who is as clear as mud under Mayor Lamar Thorpe. We also call on Antioch again to put the chief on the agenda for the 2020 crime statistics presentation. California voters to decide on sports betting plus California Governor Gavin Newsom resorts to bribing residents to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Plus more.

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• Pittsburg Police Release Body Camera Footage From Fatal Officer Involved Shooting