On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Burkholder goes remote as we discuss the election results of Contra Costa County and highlight races across the state—including the recall of liberal San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. City of Walnut Creek set to require gun owners to lock up firearms. Matthew McConaughey makes powerful appeal for new gun laws. Meanwhile, we talk “Drag Queen 101” after Senator Scott Wieners tweet about placing in it in k-12 curriculum. We close on shrinkflation.

Articles from the show:

Updated: Election Results: Becton Has Huge Lead in District Attorney’s Race

San Francisco opts to recall liberal DA Chesa Boudin, ABC projects

California attorney general will face Republican in November

Jim Cooper leads in the race for Sacramento County sheriff

LA County Sheriff Race: Alex Villanueva, Robert Luna likely advancing to Nov. runoff

California election 2022: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond may face teacher Ainye Long

Walnut Creek considers ordinance requiring gun owners to lock up firearms

Matthew McConaughey Makes Powerful Appeal for New Gun Laws During White House Visit

Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility,' new laws following Uvalde school shooting

Watch: Home Invasion Robbery in San Jose Caught on Resident's Dashcam

Kidnappers of baby Brandon plead not guilty

Sen. Scott Wiener Proposes to Offer ‘Drag Queen 101 as Part of the K-12 Curriculum’

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to consider, vote on proposed Florin Road homeless housing site

Redding doctor found guilty on 63 counts of sexual assault of female patients

Time served for undocumented man in 2015 killing of Kate Steinle

In historic shift, far fewer teens face adult US courts

Shrinkflation: Manufacturers reducing package sizes, but not price

On this episode of WTF California, Kenny survived his 50th birthday party, however, his liver filed for divorce.  We see the media is now covering the money and talking points in the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Race between Diana Becton and Mary Knox -- Knox must win! Meanwhile, Vicki Gordon who vying for Contra Costa clerk-recorder, was caught last week taking an opponent’s campaign sign from a Pleasant Hill property. We cover gas prices, crime and illegal drone use by setting off fireworks plus more including best fast food chain and best craft breweries.

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Seattle Police Release Video of Fatal Shooting of Suspect in Alexis Gabe Case

Contra Costa County DA race pits boss against deputy

Billionaire, law enforcement pour money into Contra Costa DA race

Bay Area election-chief candidate caught taking opponent’s campaign sign. Inexcusable.

California lawmakers mull buying out farmers to save water

Gas hits nearly $10 a gallon in California's Mendocino

Safeway Employee Shot to Death After Dispute in San Jose: Police

1 man killed in Stockton shooting

Suspect shoots self after shootout with officers in Tierrasanta: authorities

EXCLUSIVE: Nepali man assaulted, robbed in Oakland speaks out on AAPI hate

San Francisco Police Arrest 4 in 3 Separate Homicide Cases in Span of Days: Chief

We’re going to change Sacramento’: Sex trafficking awareness rally takes to the state Capitol

Claims that 5 San Diego State football players raped a girl were followed by months of silence

Man Arrested for Allegedly Using Drone to Ignite Illegal Fireworks

Former Yreka City Clerk arrested again for rape and child porn charges

This is the most popular fast food chain in Los Angeles, study says

The best craft breweries in California, according to Yelp

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss the Oakley Police Department press conference on the Alexis Gabe case and urge District Attorney Diana Becton to issue a public apology to the Gabe family.  Alameda County issues indoor mask mandate again. LA County soon behind. We then discuss school safety and how Senate passes bill to allow schools not to report threats to law enforcement, Gavin Newsom is lax on school safety. CHP honors good Samaritans for helping officer shot. We talk about some other stuff as well as Kenny turning 50.

Articles from the show:

Murder Suspect in the Alexis Gabe Case Killed Following Attack on Law Enforcement Officers

Contra Costa District Attorney’s Statement on the Murder of Alexis Gabe

Alameda County reinstates indoor mask mandate

LA County could return to indoor mask-wearing if COVID numbers keep rising

California State Senate Passes Bill to Allow Schools Not to Report Threats

Gov. Newsom Ignores Lax Safety Practices at CA Public Schools

Details emerge about Berkeley High School teen's alleged plans for shooting, bombing

7th Grade student arrested for bringing BB gun to Colusa County school

DA Gascon can’t ignore California’s ‘three-strikes’ law, appellate court says

California Attorney General Bonta announces multi-agency ‘gang takedown’ in Stockton

California bank robbery suspect killed in police shootout

You may commute over one of these structurally deficient bridges in California

California ranks 1st in most dog attacks on USPS postal workers

Mayor Breed, SFPD to march in 2022 Pride Parade after solution reached

CHP honors Good Samaritans for helping officer shot in April

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we get some breaking news out of Washington regarding the Alexis Gabe case which Oakley Police will update later Thursday. Morning earthquake in Bay Point. We highlight a recent campaign ad by supporters of Diana Becton for District Attorney in which Mary Knox issued a fact check. If Becton had any integrity she would apologize and remove the ad from circulation. Berkeley teen arrested for recruiting others for high school mass shooting and bomb threat. We tough on two criminal reform bills that are terrible in AB 300 and AB 333. Meanwhile, 1700 lbs of fireworks confiscated and Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to go back to office full-time.

Articles From the Show:

Fugitive murder suspect fatally shot by law enforcement officers in Kent, police say

Becton Supporters Release Grossly Exploitative Political Attack Ad Affecting Grieving Antioch Family

New fire station in Oakley aims to improve response times in eastern Contra Costa

Teen arrested after recruiting others for Berkeley High mass shooting and bombing plot

Man arrested for allegedly making bomb threats to 5 L.A. schools

16-year-old student shot in front of Grant High School in Van Nuys, campus on lockdown

Tulare County DA Warns of Fallout with Reduced Sentences for Gang Crimes

Solano County sees rise in teens dying from fentanyl

LA City Council approves ban on homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools

Chula Vista parents air frustrations over homeless encampment near school

Over 1,700 lbs. of illegal fireworks confiscated, one arrested in Porterville

California details racist past in 500-page slave reparations report

Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to return to office full-time or ‘depart’ company

Former executive gets prison for $1 billion solar fraud

On this episode of WTF California, the Antioch Police Department crime statistics for 2020 and 2021 are in and we go over the data after Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe failed to place it on an agenda. We then get into lifeguard pay. Lawmakers continue to fail at providing gas tax relief for California. Plus more.

Antioch Police Crime Data for 2020 and 2021

California gas rebate: Lawmakers show little movement while gas prices spike

CA congressman proposes suspending federal gas tax, increasing taxes on 'Big Oil’s skyrocketing profits'

Cooking with gas? Climate change may force a break up with your beloved range

Expert explains why mask mandates won't work at this stage in COVID pandemic

Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana closed this week due to ‘credible threat’

Baldwin Park police arrest student for making violent threats against his own high school

Man held in spree of East Bay sex attacks

Campaign signs for 3 San Jose candidates stolen and vandalized

Breed announces $6.5M in budget plan to end trans homelessness in SF by 2027

California reparations task force set to unveil groundbreaking report

California 8-year-old seriously hurt, narrowly avoids leg amputation after bullying incident, mom says

Aunt, uncle arrested for abuse and torture of 5 kids including branding, strangulation

Highest-paid LA County lifeguards made up to $500,000 in 2021: Report

Sacramento City council votes to repeal anti-cruising ordinance

Disneyland announces new ticket offer for California residents, ends Magic Key pass sales

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight way to many people are drinking and driving including the vice mayor of Concord. CHP nails 891 drivers for DUI. Plus other DUI related incidents over the weekend. Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton has received nearly a $1 million in outside funding for her campaign to defeat Mary Knox. Donald Trump Jr. goes on rant blaming “wokeness” and “Laziness” for school shooting. We also take San Francisco Giant manager Gabe Kapler and his protest. Finally, question of the day is how long do you shower? We ask this as LA Times does a story on what the right length of time for California drought shower.

Articles From the Show:

CHP Reports 15 Deaths, 891 DUI Arrests During Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

Suspected DUI driver dies, 3 kids in same car hurt in crash on Highway 160, CHP says

Concord Vice Mayor arrested for drunk driving

Concord vice mayor arrested on suspicion of DUI

Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul involved in car crash before DUI arrest in Napa Co., CHP says

7-year-old girl killed by suspected DUI boater on Colorado River

7 hospitalized after crash in Fresno County, CHP says

Knox Statement on $1 Million in Spending by Special Interest Influencing Contra Costa District Attorney Race

Donald Trump Jr. Goes on Wild Rant Blaming ‘Wokeness’ and Laziness for Uvalde School Shooting

Canadian PM Trudeau announces legislation to ‘freeze’ handgun ownership, buy back ‘assault-style weapons’

Shocking new mugshot shows Florida student, 10, arrested for threatening mass shooting five days after Texas massacre

Supreme Court may soon expand gun rights amid roiling debate

Chico State employee in police custody for making online threats

Reports: Facebook messages indicate man pimped out underage girls

U.S airlines cancel 2,500 flights over Memorial holiday weekend

 Vacaville Fiesta Days shut down due to shooting

Giants’ Kapler refusing to take field for anthem in protest

Gabe Kapler Says He Will Pause National Anthem Protest for Memorial Day

Steve Kerr applauds Gabe Kapler's national anthem protest in wake of TX mass shooting

What is the right length of time for the California drought shower?

Santa Clara County pays wife of former South Bay politician millions to write grants, history book

California Democrat says he has votes to be Assembly speaker

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk Top Gun 2 (no spoilers). We get into how the fired Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was vindicated for a wrongful termination, VTA lawsuit and school safety as people are on high alert—Fresno talks security measures. Meanwhile, lawsuit filed after Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear blocked people on her official campaign Facebook page. We get into a variety of other topics on this Friday before Memorial Day.

Articles From the Show:

Jury finds ousted Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was wrongfully terminated

Family of VTA shooting victim files lawsuit, claims authorities failed to protect workers

Blakespear Facebook Page Fight Flares Again as Users Threaten Another Suit 

2 Sunnyvale elementary schools sheltered in place after possible gun threat: police

Grant Union High School locked down over airsoft gun, Tracy teen arrested for making school threats

Enterprise High School student detained after report of gun on campus, lockdown lifted

Mother calling for extra security measures on Fresno Unified campuses

Bipartisan lawmaker group trying to suspend gas tax

EDD faces another wave of fraud, potentially lost another $560 million

S.F. population fell 6.3%, most in nation, to lowest level since 2010

Sheriff’s Office: Father, son allegedly involved in string of burglaries and scams

San Francisco Unified won't use the word 'chief' in job titles anymore

Parents express frustration over lack of transparency after teen sexually battered on way to school

Swim coach accused of seeking to pay teen for sex: San Rafael police

Some CA wildfire victims react to medical liens held back from PG&E settlement payments

California bill to expedite undergrounding of PG&E lines clears Senate, moves to Assembly

Los Angeles watering restrictions approved by city council

Water agencies paying for residents to conserve water

California considers banning declawing of cats in most cases

Veteran advocates accuse VA in West LA of putting private interests over the law

Fresno city leaders push to create sustainable funding for veteran services

Parole recommended for Charles Manson follower who slayed pregnant actress

7 arrests connected to gambling ‘slaphouses’ in California

Temecula dance instructor who pleaded guilty to lewd acts with students to be sentenced

Shop Concord program relaunches for Memorial Day weekend

East Bay Parks warn of rattlesnake population boom

On this episode of WTF California, we interview with Ken Carlson, who is a councilmember at the City of Pleasant Hill, is a candidate for Contra Costa County Supervisor. We talk about a variety of issues from public safety, housing, economic development and environmental issues. Plus more

Per his website:

Ken’s been getting it done for our community for over 30 years. He attended Mountain View Elementary in Concord and Pleasant Hill Middle and High Schools. Proud Eagle Scout with Walnut Creek Troop 820. Ken learned at an early age about giving back. His grandfather, James Moriarty, served Contra Costa as a county supervisor. His mom, a registered nurse, cared for our most vulnerable at Hospice of the East Bay. Ken joined the Concord Police force where he served for 29-years working as a neighborhood patrol officer and crisis negotiator to help keep our families and community safe.

In 2012, Ken’s neighbors elected him to the Pleasant Hill City Council, where he served as mayor and vice mayor. He made history as the city’s first openly gay councilmember, and got the job done when he delivered a new library and park, upgraded our roads, and chaired the Council’s Economic Development subcommittee to bring new jobs to our community.

Today, Ken is running for Contra Costa supervisor because, now more than ever, we need leaders who get it and have the experience and results to get it done for Contra Costa-like tackling our housing crisis, jumpstarting our stalled economy, and delivering a cleaner, more sustainable environment.

Campaign issues:

Fix the housing crisis - by working with local leaders to find commonsense housing solutions that work for our community so all Contra Costans, regardless of income, have access to safe affordable housing

Make public safety priority #1 -  so all families feel safe in Contra Costa and deliver appropriate social reforms

Help our economy recover - from the pandemic by cutting red tape for small businesses, investing in business development, and incentivizing hiring local workers so our teachers, nurses, and firefighters can afford to live where they serve.

Fight climate change and promote a more sustainable county - create an action plan to protect the Delta and our water supply, and fight for commonsense solutions that mitigate wildfires and sea level rise.

For more on Ken Carlson, visit him at: www.kencarlson.vote

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight the root of all problems is the human behavior not the tool used such as any weapon. We react to President Joe Biden's comments, Golden State Warrior coach Steve Kerr and Bay Area Law Enforcement promising increased patrols around schools. We advocate for student safety and SRO's.  In Oakley, Alexis Gabe reward increased to $100k, more affordable homes coming to Bay Point in Contra Costa County and we talk Antioch City Council Meeting. Plus more.

Articles from the Show

Biden calls for new gun restrictions following deadly Uvalde, Texas school shooting

Warriors' Steve Kerr delivers impassioned plea for gun control after Texas school shooting: 'We can't get numb to this'

Warriors' Kerr Backs Effort to Remove Police From Oakland Schools

Bay Area authorities promise increased patrols at schools after Texas mass shooting

CHP officer ambushed in random attack by two suspects in East LA

Alexis Gabe reward increased to $100,000

Contra Costa Supes approve 384 affordable homes near Bay Point BART

California begins implementing watering restrictions for some

Antioch Council postpones tobacco product sales ban until Dec. 1, denies cannabis event at fairgrounds

‘Dirtiness and homelessness’ Barkley rips SF again

Staff find gun, loaded magazine at Sacramento elementary school

Roseville police: Westpark High School student suspected of making criminal threats

Woman loses $1,800 to phone scammers posing as Sheriff’s

Monkeypox ‘likely’ in Sacramento County patient who recently traveled to Europe, health officials say

Sacramento officials consider removing ordinance banning lowriding

Zero-waste grocery store in San Mateo provides greener option on Peninsula

On this episode of WTF California, we highlight how on one hand Governor Gavin Newsom is saying NIMBYism is destroying the state because he wants more housing but on the other hand he is saying we could see mandatory water cuts--he is a hypocrite. We talk gas prices, LGBTQ+ parade boycotts, Livermore plans treatment facility with an actual plan while judge dismisses an ADA lawsuit. Meanwhile, Oakland proposing a terrible progressive tax on businesses which could go on the ballot. Finally, we talk social media addition bill and monkey pox.

Bay Area gas station charging nearly $8 a gallon as Memorial Day weekend approaches

Average Contra Costa County Gas Prices at $6.14 per Gallon

Labor groups donate heavily to Contra Costa County supervisor candidates

‘NIMBYism is destroying the state.’ Gavin Newsom ups pressure on cities to build more housing

Californians could see mandatory water cuts amid drought

Livermore considers property to build treatment facility for homeless

Oakland political leaders ditch competing measures, jointly urge voters to overhaul business taxes

Judge dismisses ADA lawsuit against Napa realtor's website

Modesto may spend $115K for help telling its story if it puts sales tax on ballot

San Francisco LGBTQ+ police, Mayor Breed say they will not march in annual Pride Parade

Mayor London Breed won’t march in SF Pride Parade

Why high school days in Modesto will not only start later but be longer

California proposal would allow parents to sue for social media addiction

Active shooter incidents rose 53% last year, FBI says

South Florida health officials investigating presumptive case of monkeypox virus

Expert: Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe

CDC officials sound alarm for gay and bisexual men as monkeypox spreads in community

UK says monkeypox close contacts should ISOLATE for 21 days with kids among most at risk as more cases to be confirmed