On this episode of WTF California, we highlight how the state is screwing over California drivers by delaying its gas rebate checks until October. Berkeley should unimagine its public safety and begin putting funds back into the police department. Antioch Herald reports FPPC investigating three complaints against City of Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe. Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia’s opponent is a little off with keyboard commando threats—public should support Gioia in this election. We agree its nice to see landlords suing Alameda County over its COVID eviction moratorium. Meanwhile, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is apparently ripping off campaign ideas from his opponent Lance Christensen. Plus more.

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Average US gasoline price jumps 15 cents to $4.38 per gallon. CA sits at $5.82

Gov. Newsom expects delay in California gas rebate checks, report says

Newsom: Gas rebate would be delayed until October under Legislature plan

Berkeley council votes to reimagine public safety by creating new department

What the Candidates for California Attorney General Are Saying About Defund the Police, Restorative Justice

FPPC following up on three campaign finance violation complaints against Thorpe

John Gioia’s opponent brings threats, vitriol into Contra Costa County supervisor’s election race

Editorial: Contra Costa Supervisor John Gioia has earned another term

Bill allowing preteen vaccines without parental OK advances

5 Bay Area landlords sue Alameda Co. claiming COVID eviction moratorium is 'illegal'

New immigration court poised for Concord as public defender likely denied more funds

Church linked to San Jose kidnapping also tied to apparent exorcism death of 3-year-old girl

Tracy basketball coach accused of sending sexual messages to teen boy

Man Armed With Sword Surrenders After Police Standoff

LA County health officials report slight drop in COVID hospitalizations

CA Superintendent of Public Instruction ‘Ripping Off’ Challenger’s Campaign Issues

On this episode of WTF California, we talk with Antioch resident Mark Jordan who has successfully sued the city of Antioch multiple times and has won. We get into how he got involved in watching the city, the hiring of the city manager, the unqualified interim city manager. We talk real estate and Section 8 in real life scenarios including impacts of rent control--Mark also points how Councilmembers Monica Wilson and Tamisha Torres-Walker have provided no plan, just a couple press conferences. We talk redistricting and the fiasco that has gone on and what it might take to change it--which includes a councilmember stepping up.  He highlights the impact on Antioch Police services and withholding items requested. In terms of community pride, Jordan questions if community pride can ever recover and we discuss if the council has tried to actually unite or divide--meanwhile, Jordan drops a history lesson on Antioch and how the history narrative by Mayor Lamar Thorpe is wrong.

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Governor Gavin Newsom urges manufactured outrage in culture wars while City of Antioch continues down the petty brick trail. We highlight how under the new city manager, the mayor and recreation an event was taken away from an event organizer all in the name of "bigger and better". In response, the Juneteenth event has been moved to City of Brentwood. We highlight multiple court decisions regarding police officers in Alameda as well as Richmond Police. Plus, much more including 32-hour work week bill and sports betting makes ballot.

Articles from the Show

Gov. Gavin Newsom: Democrats Need ‘Counter-Offensive’ In Culture Wars

Mayor, councilwoman, interim city manager take annual Antioch Juneteenth celebration from young African-American organizer

Jury decision over Richmond officer's duty to intervene sparks debate

Alameda officers cleared in death of Mario Gonzalez, independent probe finds

UPDATE: Pedestrian on Walnut Creek 680/24 overpass in custody; traffic gridlocked

Armed suspect at San Jose elementary school taken into custody

Prolific thief' had guns, medical equipment, go-karts and more: San Jose police

George Floyd demonstrators sue Alameda County Sheriff over tear gas, grenade use

FBI of San Francisco warns of increased 'sextortion' crimes targeting teen boys

Tracy High School Accused Of Having Multiple Relationships With Students

Former Oakland Army base may house about 1,000 homeless residents

Piedmont Mayor installs backyard home, touts ADUs to help solve housing woes

New California program lets first-time homebuyers borrow down payment at 0% interest

32 Hour Work Week Bill Halted For Year Following Massive Backlash, Missed Committee Deadlines

Online Sports Betting Initiative Receives Enough Signatures To Be on 2022 Ballot

California moves to embrace cryptocurrency and regulate it

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight regardless of where you stand on Roe vs. Wade, lets be clear that this leak was aimed as a giant distraction from how poorly things are going in this county. From the economy, inflation, gas, crime and more, this was leaked to build a voter base ahead of mid-term elections.  Murder charges filed in Sacramento shooting. San Jose police could get random drug and alcohol testing, Killings up in Los Angeles and we give an update on Gas Prices from around the state. Plus, a little Top Gun 2 plug on May the 4th.

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A Chat With Roe v. Wade Director Nick Loeb

LAPD Chief: Crowd threw rocks, bottles at police in downtown LA

DA: Murder charges filed against 3 suspects from K Street shooting

San Jose Police Officer Accused of Being Drunk At Baby Brandon Kidnapping Scene

Mayor Liccardo cracks down on misconduct of SJPD officers, calls for random drug, alcohol testing

Killings in L.A. are on pace to top last year's high

Inside America’s Finest City: The San Diego areas seeing a spike in property crime

How gas prices have changed in California in the last week

Los Angeles County looks to form new entity to solve homeless crisis

State of the Air' report underlines effects of back-to-back active wildfire seasons in California

District Attorney Race In Yolo County Impacted By Vandalized Signs, Election Law Violation Accusations

Eighty-four percent demand voter ID, want ‘Zuckerbucks’ banned

‘Top Gun’ sequel ends 36-year wait for San Diego blockbuster

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we ask where is the Contra Costa County District attorney's report on the Angelo Quinto Case since everyone is asking for transparency about the Antioch Police Department. DA's office is intentionally withholding the document.  We wonder how in the world a document is leaked out of the US Supreme Court and could overturn Roe vs. Wade. California Population drops. City of Pittsburg approves sideshow ordinance. BLM leader removed from mayoral debate in Los Angeles. We also applaud a Sacramento business owner for blocking off a street to prevent homeless camping and crime.  Finally, this concept of shared home pods is now in the Bay Area. Plus more.

Articles From the Show

Leaked document hints Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade, Politico reports

Gov. Newsom Says California Will ‘Fight Like Hell’ After Report Suggests U.S. Supreme Court Privately Voted To Overturn Abortion Rights

California’s population fell for 2nd straight year in 2021

San Jose: Jewelry Store Employee Opens Fire On Smash-And-Grab Robbers

Encina High School student stabbed during fight at Sacramento campus

‘The City Refuses To Do Any Enforcement’: Sacramento Business Owner Blocks Street In Attempt To Keep Homeless Out

Oakland council president urges crackdown after 4 killed near Lake Merritt

Court rules San Francisco can't ban drug dealers from Tenderloin

Police officer injured during West Oakland shooting

Sheriff's helicopter lifts bounce house into the air with kids inside; 3 injured

BLM Leader Forcibly Removed From Los Angeles Mayoral Debate Audience

Police forcibly remove BLM-L.A. leader, a Cal State L.A. professor, from campus mayoral debate 

Video Of ‘Tripping’ Incident Sparks Accusations In South Bay Race For District Attorney

Contra Costa County Health Department Introduces ‘Path to Zero' in COVID-19 Fight

New Bay Area rental concept includes sleeping pods in shared home for $800 a month

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight cherry season has began in Brentwood and use caution on the roadways We talk freeway shootings and CHP closure rate. Meanwhile, the Antioch Police Department is back in the news after a orchestrated press conference and protest while KPIX did sloppy reporting merging multiple unrelated items as if they were one.  Chico may have figured out a model for dealing with homeless. Don't order LSD on the internet. Meanwhile, Bill redefining gross negligence for high speed, sideshows, reckless driving moves forward as Wealth Tax and Pay to Play bills fail. Gilroy Garlic Festival to return afterall.

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Scared to drive the freeway’: Surge in Bay Area freeway shootings yields few arrests

Families Call for Justice, Accountability from Antioch Police

Coroner says death in Antioch police custody due to asphyxia, meth use

Wealth tax bill will not move forward in California Assembly this year

Timeline of Chico's anti-camping ordinances and enforcement

Benicia Teen Accused of Ordering 50 Doses of LSD on the Internet

California State Senate Public Safety Committee Votes 4-0 to Pass SB 1472: Ryan’s Law - Redefines Gross Negligence to Include Driving Over 100 MPH, Participating in Sideshows or Exhibition of Speed, and Driving Recklessly

Pay to Play’ Governor Behest Payment Contracting Bill Killed by Senate Democrats

Headcounts are down at public schools. Now budgets are too.

To survive drought, parts of SoCal must cut water use by 35%. The new limit: 80 gallons a day

Gilroy Garlic Festival is coming back this year

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, we have a chat with Brentwood Police Chief Tom Hansen. We touch on everything from staffing levels, state of being a police officer to dealing with rhetoric out there. Hansen gets very direct on homeless issues and state laws that are impacting communities--Sacramento politics are in the way of actual solutions. We touch on school resource officers and their importance for school safety. Hansen explains the militarization of police and his thoughts. What is being done with safety in the parking garage in downtown Brentwood. Traffic safety and dealing with sideshows. He also highlights a recent arrest in downtown Brentwood plus more.

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Antioch Police officially have a new interim police chief for the City of Antioch. The State should probe Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton given new lawsuit involving her husband. Brentwood approves military equipment policy. Update in San Jose kidnapping. Catalytic converter bill moves forward, Native Americans set to get tuition covered by California UC System and more.

Steven Ford pledges reform after being sworn in as Antioch interim chief

New interim Antioch police chief given grand oath of office ceremony

Stockton names new police chief

Contra Costa County D.A. Diana Becton's husband named in underage sex suit

Contra Costa DA Diana Becton’s husband named in underage sex suit

Lawyers for sex crimes victim call for state probe of case connected to Contra Costa D.A.’s husband

Knox Calls for Attorney General to Investigate Sex Crimes Case with Ties to a Church led by District Attorney’s Husband

Deputy DAs claim they were demoted for opposing Gascón policies: Lawsuit

Mario Gonzalez died of ‘restraint asphyxiation’ in Alameda police custody, independent autopsy says

Brentwood approves military equipment policy

Suspect met 3-month-old's grandma through church, became 'obsessed' with him, family says

Business Owners in Sunset Form Safety Network to Fight Crime

Couple Arrested After Illegal Gun Factory Discovered Inside Santa Rosa Home

Catalytic Converter Theft Bill Advances in Assembly

Bill To Increase Maximum Freight Capacity in Fuel Haulers Voted Down in Senate Committee

Antelope father accused of making child pornography: Sheriff’s office

UC system to cover tuition for California residents who are Native Americans

California to increase awards in medical malpractice cases

7 Bay Area counties in CA's COVID red zone facing high levels of community transmission

Reservations open for Yosemite campsite

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss how the Antioch City Council punted its homeless hotel vote while also failing to properly introduce interim police chief Dr. Steve Ford. We get into how state lawmakers are not only failing to suspend gas tax, but failing to stop an increase. School fight at Park Middle School in Antioch makes KRON4 news. Baby Brandon reunited with parents in San Jose. EBMUD aiming for drought surcharge along with much more.

 

California lawmakers likely won’t pause new increase to state’s gas tax

Video: violent fight breaks out at Antioch school

San Jose Kidnapping: 3-Month-Old Baby Reunited With Mother, Suspects in Custody

Lawmakers move CARE Court proposal forward to next committee

EBMUD Enacts Mandatory Water Restrictions; Drought Surcharge May Follow

SoCal water supplier to restrict outdoor watering to one day a week

Villanueva says criminal investigation underway into leaked use-of-force video

Sacramento County man accused of grooming dozens of children to create porn

Some South L.A. residents to get $150 per month for transit as part of new program

New hearing ordered over California ban on private prisons

Calif. AG Bonta Asks LA Court to Reject Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn State’s Housing Density Laws

New Santa Rosa Store Aims To Beat Back Inflation With Ever-Dropping Prices

Half of parents still financially support their adult children, study shows

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Kenny shares a recall update and advocates to ignore the insane rumors going around the City of Antioch. Instead, put your head down and work on getting signatures and fundraiser to place Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpes recall on the November Ballot. We talk how City of Antioch should  have done what San Diego did on its flavored tobacco ban which is phase it out to allow merchants to sell remaining inventory. San Jose Police and CHP search for kidnapped 3-month-old baby. We break down Chico Pallet Homeless shelter costs as mayors across State seek $3 billion for homeless. Plus more.

Surveillance images capture man kidnapping 3-month-old baby in San Jose

City council votes to ban sale of flavored tobacco products

California Mayors Want $3 Billion Over 3 Years for Homeless

Legally required pallet shelter opens while homeless enforcement remains to be seen

Chico offers Pallet shelter cost breakdown

'Corrupt' Villanueva blocked investigation to avoid bad press in re-election campaign: lawsuit

Oakland police: ‘Alarming’ spike in armed robberies

Woman Says Plea Deal For Man That Killed Her Parents In Stockton DUI Crash Is ‘Slap In The Face’

COVID cases up 50% in California since March, CDC says

California Assembly Bill Would Limit Light Pollution From State Buildings

Why is U.S. Senate Candidate Mark Meuser On the Ballot Twice?

South Bay High School Baseball Team Can't Play at Home Due to ‘Dangerous' Field