On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we get into how City of Antioch has still not released information on two major incidents that occurred last week. Agenda item would deplete cite of Antioch budget stabilization fund by 2027. Nearly 100 pounds of illicit fentanyl seized in the Bay Area. We talk Contra Costa County Assessor race between Gus Kramer and Floy Andrews. We talk Great Resignation, Bay Area home prices and national parks.

Antioch Apartment Complex Shot Up, Pastor Releases Statement

Victim Stabbed More than 40 Times in Domestic Incident in Antioch

Nearly 100 pounds of illicit fentanyl seized in Bay Area

Contra Costa County assessor race may be fought over longtime incumbent’s past controversies

Antisemitic Flyers Found on Danville Driveways

Judge sentences man to life for ‘evil’ sex abuse of kids

Santa Paula on track to double City Council pay for first time in 40 years

Oakland welcomes new hub for Black-owned businesses

The Great Resignation 2022: Why fierce competition for talent in the SF Bay Area isn't going away

Bay Area housing prices up 20% since January, according to new report

The most visited national park on record isn’t technically a park

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we interview Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Mike Barbanica. A lot is going on within the City of Antioch and he shares some of his biggest concerns which includes what is happening with the Antioch Police Department. He explains why officers are actually leaving, not the rhetoric as claimed by Mayor Lamar Thorpe. We discuss the lack of information flowing from City Hall to councilmembers and the public. We go over the ridiculous policy of limiting communication to department heads. Why he started doing YouTube Videos. Whether or not he supports the recall and if he has signed the recall. We get into the redistricting fiasco, talk about homeless and overall staffing across the city. Will he run for mayor if the recall moves forward?

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we jump into this idea of self responsibility and not being a burden on others as state lawmakers want to continue to give away money and create universal basic income programs. Firearm Bill moves forward while taxpayer proposal would result in 31% of Californians being hit with a federal tax increase. Plus other stuff.

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Advocates say California should send $2,000 per child to poorest families

Austin City Council set to vote on $1.18 million guaranteed basic income plan

Assembly Judicial Committee Passes Bill To Allow Firearm Industry to be Sued by Governments and Victims

Senate Bill To Expand State Employee, Agency Contractor Whistleblower Protects Passes Judiciary Committee

Republican "Skin in the Game" tax proposal: How much would Californians pay?

San Francisco OKs proposal purging rape DNA from database

Del Paso Heights grocery store owner accused of running cocaine ring, laundering profits

Beverly Crest follow-home robbery: 3 suspects steal $75K worth of items from victims

High school basketball coach accused of trying to trade drugs for explicit photos of 13-year-old girl: LASD

DoorDash driver dies in vehicle after Modesto shooting, police say

Superintendent’s comments stirs uproar in North County community

Marijuana industry warns legal market could collapse

Fairfield home intruder bites, stabs police dog

California will close its central COVID-19 lab, cancel $1.7 billion contract with PerkinElmer

This Bay Area city has the most ‘intoxicated Instagrammers’

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we kick off the episode recapping the Antioch City Council meeting showcasing exactly why the Mayor of Antioch must go and residents should sign the recall. Antioch City Council votes down transparency by failing to allow Antioch Police to provide update or statistics from 2020 and 2021. Also, Antioch Herald reports Thorpe may be violating state campaign finance law. San Jose Home Depot arson arrest made and announced. We talk PAGA penalties. We get into other items from around the State of California.

Antioch Mayor Thorpe violating state campaign finance law not filing report for his recall committee

Officials ID man charged with intentionally starting massive fire at San Jose Home Depot

CHP: Officer shoots driver after being dragged by vehicle

SFPD: 2 officers arrested for destroying evidence, former officer also arrested

San Leandro teacher allegedly tells class "I have shot kids younger than him"

Notorious Oakland Pedophile Priest Arrested for Allegedly Killing Pedestrian While Driving Drunk

The Supreme Court’s Chance to Curtail California Crazy

Kate Tibbitts Act targeting ‘high-risk’ transient parolees fails in committee

Assemblyman Marc Berman Drops F-Bomb at Members of the Public During Hearing

CA Senate Republicans Call For Mental Health Investment of $10B in State’s Homeless

California Lawmakers Target Gunmakers, Ghost Guns In Bills

Valley law enforcement agencies share concerns about military equipment policy deadline

Pittsburg City Council Agrees to Move Forward With Military Equipment Use Policy

Beverage company moving HQ from California to Austin area

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk school safety after an intruder entered a City of Stockton School and stabbed a teen to death. City of Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Mike Barbanica validates what we said regarding the city withholding information from the media and the public after he posts a video. Could it become hard to begin recalls under new proposed law? Man freed from prison after 32 years for serving a sentence for a crime he did not commit. We discuss mandatory kindergarten. Plus more.

 

15-year-old stabbed by 'intruder' at Stockton school dies, district officials say

Stagg High School student killed by intruder: SUSD superintendent

Why are so many Bay Area school board recall efforts fizzling during the pandemic?

CalPERS retirees could face new limits on part-time work under proposed pension rule

Person suspected of starting massive 5-alarm San Jose Home Depot fire arrested, authorities say

Argument between renter, landlord triggers gunfire, police chase in Beverly Crest

SF DA's commission helps exonerate man who spent 32 years in prison for wrongful murder conviction

Advocates push for more assistance for crime victims

Sacramento police: Officer arrested on suspicion of recording women without consent

L.A. Community College to use $1.5M to fund housing for homeless students

Sacramento Currently Spending $44 Million on Growing Homeless

Bill To Make Kindergarten Mandatory Gains Support

Richard Pan and the Growing Movement to Stop Him

The Supreme Court’s Chance to Curtail California Crazy

Opinion: I joined the NAACP to fight injustice. Ironically, it’s also why I’m resigning.

How inflation is impacting cost of buying, owning and maintaining a car

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we touch on weekend crime and shootings across the state. City of Antioch releases a not so special city council agenda which includes assistants for council members.  Meanwhile, 5 Oakland Police officers were wrongly fired according to judge ruling.  Sutter Health set to go on strike, while California Attorney General Rob Bonta attacks banks versus preaching personal responsibility. Plus more.

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Antioch City Council to Hold Special Meeting to Discuss Assistants for Council Members, Other Items

3 Dead in 2 Late-Night Stockton Shootings Friday

Concord police arrest juvenile in shooting death

San Jose Police Investigate Eighth Homicide of Year

Richmond PD: Woman stabs spouse’s father after argument

 California teen found alive in Utah nearly 3 years after disappearance

DUI Driver Crashes in Hollister Cemetery, Damaging Gravestones

San Bruno police arrest woman in hit-and-run, assault of officer

Brazen Berkeley Bikejacking Latest in Spate of Robberies Targeting Cyclists

43 arrested, 2 mass shootings stopped during gang takedown operation, Fresno police chief says

Oakland’s first big experiment in diverting 911 calls to mental health teams has launched. Will it help people on the streets?

Judge: 5 officers wrongly fired in killing of homeless man

Thousands of Sutter Health nurses ready to strike Monday across Bay Area

What’s With CA Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Crusade Against Financial Institution Fees?

AB 2777: ‘The Sexual Abuse Cover Up Accountability Act’

SF, LA District Attorneys Accuse Law Firm of Shaking Down Small Business Owners

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Hayward Police Sergeant Scott Lungers killer gets at least 50 years after a 7-year case. California delays coronavirus vaccine mandate for schools while we get into several City of Antioch items from new city department to booting out non-profits to homeless trailers collecting dust in the yard. We also find out Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer defeats Board of Supervisors in court and judge rules BOS violated The Brown Act. Plus more.

 

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Hayward cop killer Mark Estrada sentenced to at least 50 years

California delays coronavirus vaccine mandate for schools

California delays coronavirus vaccine mandate for schools

FDA authorizes first breath test to detect COVID-19

New Antioch city department has only two new services, takes five services from other departments

PD: Officers arrest person in Folsom after pursuit, gun battle in Sacramento neighborhood

SFPD make their case for staffing increase before board of supervisors' committee

GameStop victim of repeated mob-style thefts; community calls it a crisis in the Mission

'They are going to keep on doing it': Store owners considering arming themselves amid crime surge

Man arrested after allegedly pushing woman into path of moving train during argument in Riverside

On this episode of WTF California, we discuss our reasons as to why City of Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe should be recalled

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss how in the world Kenny gets booted from the Antioch City Council Meeting by Mayor Lamar Thorpe. This whole lie by Antioch Mayor over great resignation is false as we look at police staffing levels across Contra Costa County. A 14-year-old student facing suspension after using pepper spray during middle school attack. Redding woman admits she faked 2016 kidnapping. Plus more from around the state.

 

Articles From the Show:

Great Resignation? A Look at Contra Costa County Police Agency Staffing

14-Year-Old Antioch Student Faces Suspension for Using Pepper Spray in On-Campus Attack

Redding woman admits she faked 2016 kidnapping

Girl shot while getting ready to take pics with Easter Bunny, family says

Man dies after being struck by vehicle while attempting to steal catalytic convertor, police say

50,000 Bay Area renters waiting for California COVID-19 emergency rental relief money

Alameda County reports on homeless deaths

Turlock school district cancels Broadway production after parents worried it was inappropriate

University of Southern California Sues YouTubers Over Pranks

Biden waiving ethanol rule in bid to lower gas prices

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, we thank our audience for helping us hit 100,000 downloads. We talk Antioch Mayor Recall and Antioch Middle School Pepper Spray incident, SFPOA saying city is screwed for next 5-10 years in terms of public safety. Meanwhile, California gets an "F" for COViD-19 pandemic handling. Inflation at a 40-year-high, gas tax incompetence and what milkshake brings you to the yard?

 

Articles From the Show

Group Recalling Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe Says They Have 7,500 Signatures

20 Students Exposed to Pepper Spray at Antioch Middle School After Assault

New Study Shows California Gets ‘F’ in Handling COVID-19 Pandemic

20 Students Exposed to Pepper Spray at Antioch Middle School After Assault

New information about gas relief plan raises questions

15-year-old girl shot in Oakland dies of injuries

Security guard fatally shot at community cabin site for homeless in Oakland

'Honest answer': Here's why one of SF's top officers says crime is here to stay

Suspects shoot at patrol cars, lead authorities on hours-long chase from California to Nevada

Gilroy Councilwoman Hit With Citations Over Deadly Shooting at Her Home

San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin announces lawsuit over alleged fraudulent disability access claims

I’m livid’: 13-year-old who stabbed girl multiple times gets probation under Gascón’s policy

California Lawmaker Proposes Official State Milkshake

Former Contract Manager Pleads Guilty In Probe Of Caltrans Bribery