The WTF California Podcast

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Mike Burkholder and Kenny Turnage provide news commentary from around the San Francisco Bay Area to across the State of California in this daily program Monday through Friday. We raise awareness on is... more

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May 27, 202144 of 58 California District Attorneys Agree Keeping Criminals in Jail is Good Thing
On this episode of WTF California, we discuss how momentum is swinging to the middle as more Californians are tired of lawmakers placing criminals ahead of law abiding citizens. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon accused of placing criminals ahead of victims. Now 44 DA's fight against early criminal release. Meanwhile, Zero bail bill moves forward as well as "bad cops" bill.
‘The hell is wrong with us?’: Newsom calls for stricter U.S. gun control
Gascón recall effort begins public circulation: 'You, George Gascón have put criminals before victims'
44 California district attorneys sue CDCR over early release of 76,000 state prisoners
California Senate approves taking badges from bad officers
SB 2 Passes Senate Floor, Heads to Assembly
Rejected by Voters, Zero $0 Bail Bill Passes California State Senate
Biden picks LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India, AP reports
What happens if Eric Garcetti resigns as L.A. mayor? It’s up to City Council to decide
More LA Drivers Considering Installing Dash Cams In Cars
Citizens come to Modesto officer’s aid as suspect grabs his gun
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47min
May 26, 2021Antioch Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of 12-Year-Old, Union Wants Newsom Out and Other Tidbits
On this Episode of WTF California, big shout out to Antioch Police, Oakland Police and US Marshals after catching a homicide suspect in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old. Kudos to San Francisco Police Chief for not backing down on District Attorney's claims. Push back continues for Gavin Newsom on jobs numbers and unions wont support him. Oakland residents demand homeless camp cleanups plus much more in this jam packed episode.
Antioch Police Announce Arrest in Homicide of 12-Year-Old
UPDATE: San Francisco Police Chief Counters DA Boudin’s Clearance Rate Claim; ‘That’s Inaccurate’
Legislature should pull UBI plan from state budget
Assemblyman Kiley Challenges Gov. Newsom’s Grandiose Jobs Report
State officials withhold funds from SFUSD for noncompliance; full return to in-person learning Aug. 16
‘Town Sweep’: New group demands Oakland crack down on homeless camps. New grassroots orgs contrast with vocal homeless rights activists
City Of Compton Accused Of Squandering Thousands Of Dollars In COVID Relief
Reward increases to $150,000 in freeway shooting death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos
Oxnard PD Arrests 17-Year-Old After 9-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Himself In The Hand
City at odds over $166M budget introduction from Sacramento police
Bishop of Oakland Diocese says he was robbed at gunpoint
California to roll out incentive program amid declining vaccination rates
Renter advocates urge California leaders to extend eviction moratorium
New head of largest state worker union won’t back Newsom
Mayor Breed says she will veto free fare Muni program, after it was approved by S.F. Supervisors
These are the top California destinations for travelers, according to Airbnb
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53min
May 25, 2021San Francisco DA is Public Enemy Number One, Delta Smelt and Disney
On this episode of WTF California, we talk about Grossest States, the San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin has become public enemy number one. Laura's Law is debated in Santa Clara County and a Fresno Congressional Candidate petitions for delta smelt to be declared extinct. Plus, we talk a little Disney.
San Francisco Police Officers response: Sorry Chesa, if you think blaming police officers & throwing stats to misdirect attention is going to cut it, you’re wrong. SF residents are demanding more. They want actual solutions. You’ve offered none. And you still accept zero responsibility"
Show Overview
The Grossest States
Some City Projects Go on Back Burner to Support Restaurants' Outdoor Dining
Oakland A's set to visit Vegas and Oregon, exploring the possibility of leaving town
Embattled DA Chesa Boudin Places Blame For San Francisco Crime On Poor Police Follow Up
Santa Clara Co. supervisors urged to enact Laura's Law, homeless advocates opposed
Uncertainly Over Homeless Encampment Forces Cancelation Of Sausalito’s Art Festival
Fresno-area candidate for Congress wants to declare the Delta smelt extinct
Gov. Newsom details California's $2 billion wildfire preparedness proposal
‘This won’t go away’: Why one doctor thinks COVID-19 will never disappear
Former UCLA gynecologist indicted on 21 counts for allegedly sexually assaulting patients
Scott Berkett, 24, Of Beverly Hills Granted Detention Hearing Monday For Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot
82-year-old woman to lose her Inglewood home after owing $38K in HOA fees
Disneyland’s Avengers Campus plans to sell $100 sandwich: Here’s why
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51min
May 24, 2021Contra Costa County Side Shows, Bills Killed, Gas Prices
On this episode of WTF California, we discuss how sideshows continue to be a problem in East Contra Costa County as shown in the cities of Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley and Pittsburg over the weekend. 150 also arrested in Huntington Beach party, San Francisco sees record-breaking drug overdose. We highlight some bills killed last week in the Suspense file while electric car mandate is coming.

Show Overview:
Law Enforcement Across East County Respond to Large Side Shows
Nearly 150 arrested in Huntington Beach after party becomes unruly
S.F. on course for record-breaking number of drug overdoses in 2021
Legislative bloodbath as big bills die
Suspense file day: Which controversial bills did California legislators kill?
California Air Resource Board Votes on 90% Electric Car Mandate for Rideshare Companies by 2030
18% wage gain hides California’s lumpy economic rebound
Gas Pump Prices Soaring Ahead Memorial Day Travel Weekend
Column: The people who clean skid row find needles, rats, the occasional corpse — and deep gratitude
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53min
May 21, 2021Entitlement, Universal Basic Income and Over Legislation
On this episode of WTF California, we discuss a entitlement after a local business, Tailgaters in the City of Antioch closed due to lack of workforce. Apparently, there is a phase 2 in this move from parts of Oregon going to Idaho that now includes counties in California. State Lawmakers gone wild and have now been limited on bills they can introduce—they can introduce over 1,400 bills per year. Michael Tubbs talks Universal Basic Income while new poll released on California Death Penalty. Plus much more.
Show Notes
Five more counties join effort to give parts of Oregon and California to Idaho
California lawmakers kill dozens of bills, including one to create an election day holiday
Senate and Assembly Leaders Cap Bills Moving Forward in 2021 Session
Senate Committee Finds Nearly One-Third Of All Restaurants Closed in CA Due To Pandemic
80% of adults had serious hardships during pandemic, according to USC study
Bill to Decriminalize LSD, MDMA, Hallucinogens, Psychedelic Drugs Headed for Full Senate Vote
Poll shows support for death penalty declining in California
Protesters in Chinatown say SF D.A. Chesa Boudin’s policies make city more dangerous
At least 80 freeway shootings reported since late April, CHP says
Q&A: Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs talks governor's basic income proposal
San Diego boosts pay for thousands of city workers, including 29% spikes for 640 engineers
Man Arrested In Scheme To Steal 10,000 Gallons Of Diesel From Bay Area Gas Stations
Editorial: California's housing crisis is getting worse. So is anti-housing denialism
Craft beer industry under scrutiny over allegations of misogyny, misconduct
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1h 7min
May 20, 2021Being Unoffendable, Cancel Culture and More Homeless Nonsense
On this episode of WTF California, we hand out our first Unoffednable Badge to Antioch City Councilmember Mike Barbanica. We discuss cancel culture and comments now made by Chris Rock and Joe Rogan. Meanwhile, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wont talk to "white" news reporters. San Jose makes an epic decision to fine illegal dumpers $10k while homeless continue to highlight why no amount of money will ever fix the issue.

Show Overview:
Chris Rock Rips Cancel Culture, Says People Are ‘Scared To’ Speak
Lightfoot slams 'overwhelming whiteness' of Chicago press, defends speaking only to reporters of color
Police body cam captures Mountain View officer running toward burning car to help driver
City of San Jose increases illegal dumping fines to $10,000
Bill That Would Give Beach Property Back to Original Owners Moves to Senate Vote
LAPD Says Random, Violent Attacks By Unhoused Residents Are On The Rise
Homeless in Venice don't plan to leave their outdoor beach lifestyle living anytime soon
City of Kingsburg rejects proposal to recognize Pride Month
Deputy saves life of unresponsive 10-day-old baby in San Bernardino County
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57min
May 19, 2021Antioch's Not So Special Meeting, Richmonds Spike in Shootings and Gavin Newsoms Common Core Math
On this episode of WTF California, the Antioch City Council continues to flounder while Turnage says Councilmember Mike Barbanica has turned into Sean Wright 2.0 playing both sides. We highlight the Antioch Special Meeting. City of Richmond sees spike in shootings with 11 in one week. Its coming out now that Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget surplus claims include already allocated funds and San Francisco discusses idea of paying businesses for vandalism and broken windows. Plus, much more.
Show Overview:
11 shootings in one week spur Richmond police plea for help
California legislative analysts’ surplus figure differs from Newsom’s
Newsom budget surplus gets a reality check
LA County Board of Supervisors approve pilot for guaranteed basic income
San Francisco has a broken window epidemic. Small businesses want the city to help pay for repairs
California restaurants expect rebound that will take years
Santa Clara County mandating workplaces to track employees’ vaccination status
Man arrested with ‘astonishing’ amount of child porn, according to Sheriff’s Office
Sacramento coalition demands at least $30M of police department funds be used for community programs
Fresno police change chase policies in the wake of deadly crashes
California DMV driver license bribery scheme exposed: report
Huntington Beach Mayor Pro Tem Tito Ortiz’s Sons Pulled From In-Person Learning Over Mask Mandate
Gloria releases revised budget, bringing library hours back to full week
Disneyland, OC theme parks allowed more visitors as the county qualifies for yellow tier
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1h 3min
May 18, 2021Should Police Departments be Using Drones?
On this episode of WTF California, we discuss whether or not law enforcement should utilize drones as the City of Concord and its police department are holding a series of meetings. Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office sees two top prosecutors resign from team that investigates police shootings. We also discuss an article suggesting Antioch place its MX and Dirt Bike track in the middle of the city plus much more.

Show Overview
Concord Police Seeks Input on Potential Drone Program
Two prosecutors resign from Contra Costa DA’s team that investigates police shootings
Payton Perspective: Antioch should set aside western portion of Prewett Park for legal dirt bike and quad riding
SF pilot program to provide disadvantaged jail inmates with $10 monthly allowance
Newsom’s income went up in 1st year as California governor
San Clemente councilman proposes declaration as 2nd Amendment sanctuary city
Feds should give local journalism companies freedom to battle Facebook, Google
San Anselmo mayor concerned over his safety, after man accused of 'violent, racist threats' released from jail
Bubble Watch: ‘Question the sustainability’ of California home prices
Americans are tired of the left's lie that U.S. is systemically racist
California will wait until June 15 to align with CDC’s mask guidance for fully vaccinated
Actor Ricky Schroder confronts L.A. County-area Costco employee over mask guidelines
Logan Huntze Wins Toyota Series Event on California Delta
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1h 5min
May 17, 2021Antioch's Unnecessary Special Agendas and Gavin Newsom May Revise Budget
On this episode, we discuss Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe abuse of calling for special meetings for political gain. We do a lightening round of Tuesdays unnecessary special agenda as they could be on normal meeting dates. We jump into Governor Gavin Newsom may revised budget including universal basic income. We discuss this concept of police videos being "slick marketing" tools as written by the Bay Area News Group. Richmond set to divert $10 million away from police plus much more.
Show Overview
Newsom proposes $2 billion to fix roads, bridges
California Budget Has $35 Million for Basic Income Programs
Newsom: Some State Workers Will Not Return To Downtown Sacramento Offices
Bay Area police shooting videos follow same recipe; critics call it ‘slick marketing’
Richmond’s City Council wants to divert $10 million from police to community crisis response team, other services
DA Chesa Boudin Outraged; 2 Killed in Separate Shootings Saturday in San Francisco Potrero Hill Neighborhood
John Cox is under investigation over his traveling 1,000-pound bear
The middle finger, dirty looks and yelling: S.F. mask shamers are still going strong
Experts say it could be months before people are comfortable without face masks
San Francisco judge denies city's request to bar alleged drug dealers from Tenderloin, SOMA neighborhoods
Here's where household water use is highest in California
Marek Warszawski: Fresno taxpayers can't keep footing the bill for 'justified' police shootings
Newly released overtime pay numbers for Sacramento police cause community concern
Man with kitchen knives chases ex onto field during her child’s sporting event in Garden Grove: Police
Policing mental health: Recent deaths highlight concerns over officer response
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1h 5min
May 14, 2021Is it Fair to Ask Where is the Mayor?
On this episode of WTF California, we debate whether or not it is fair to ask the question "where is the mayor" in terms of crime prevention and violence--specifically, we talk about the City of Antioch. California Lottery Winner out $26 million. Organized Crime shutters local businesses in San Francisco, 41 of 58 District Attorneys agree to challenge Good Behavior Rules on releasing violent criminals and more.
Target to suspend in-store sale of sports, Pokemon cards over safety concerns
Time Is Up For Lucky Lottery Winner To Claim $26M Prize
'Out of control': Organized crime drives S.F. shoplifting, closing 17 Walgreens in five years
Prosecutors challenge California prison good conduct rules
California AG takes over Vallejo police shooting of Sean Monterrosa since Solano County DA won't
Man arrested for alleged sexual assault of 67-year-old Asian woman in Fremont
Suspect follows San Jose woman home, sexually assaults her
Caught on camera: Lyft driver robbed at gunpoint in South El Monte
Firefighters could be fired for Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photos, documents show
L.A. County considers providing $1,000 a month to at least 1,000 residents in basic income program
Valley nonprofit CEO made $570K in a year. How does the ‘stunning’ salary compare to others?
Gov. Newsom Proposes $1.5 Billion More In Small Business Grants
California Controller Wrote 49 Million Checks, but Can’t Locate Any of Them?
Noah, Olivia once again top ranking of 100 most popular baby names in California
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1h 3min

FAQs about The WTF California Podcast:

How many episodes does The WTF California Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 360 episodes available.