On this episode of WTF California, we highlight the many shootings around the state from Oakland to San Jose to San Joaquin to LA County and even San Diego. Two major fires in the Bay Area with Home Depot and the Port of Benicia.  Walnut Creek Police arrest Antioch and Pittsburg resident for threatening former ex-employer. Yolo County DA highlights opponent being supported by convicted child molester donors. California Bill would allow homeless removal. Plus more.

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2 Reported Wounded in Oakland Freeway Shooting That Shut Westbound I-580 for Hours

Oakland police: 5 people shot in 7 hour span

San Jose: Two men dead in separate homicides within 24 hours

Police: 2 men killed in Sacramento shooting

1 hospitalized in shooting at San Joaquin sports facility

16-year-old shot in Rancho Cordova, another minor arrested

Shooting In Stockton Injuries Two

2 killed, 5 hurt in Willowbrook neighborhood shooting

Officer shoots suspect outside of Harbor Police headquarters

Walnut Creek Police Arrest Antioch Man for Brandishing Firearm at Ex-Employer

Illegal firearms seized in Turlock Ghost Gun bust

Benicia port fire damage could impact Bay Area gas prices, city official says

Investigation Continues Into 5-Alarm Home Depot Fire in San Jose

Richmond charter school teacher arrested, charged with 29 counts of lewd acts against minors

1,176 DUI cases referred to Butte County DA's office in 2021, efforts to curb in progress

Yolo County DA Exposes Challenger’s Convicted Child Molester Donors

Bill To Require Doctors Training for Transgender Patients Passes Sen. Health Committee

Mass shooting suspect served less time due to California law

California bill aims to remove homeless from river parkways

Advocates kick off campaign for S.F. affordable housing ballot measure

On this day in 1984: Richard Ramirez begins 'Night Stalker' killing spree in Southern California

Police: 1 killed when Florida teens take turns shooting at each other while wearing body armor

Once a retail giant, Kmart down to 3 U.S. stores after N.J. closing

The state needs a moratorium on bad laws

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, we share that efforts to recall Antioch School Board Trustee Ellie Householder have ended, however, the community should still focus on recalling Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe. State Lawmakers advocate for end of early release policy for prison inmates. Democrats try and "strike" gas tax changes from Kiley Bill that would have taken gas tax relief to a tax increase. The West Contra Costa Unified School District is built on a "house of cards" budget. Deputy loses 3 guns from truck. Oakland has 31 homicides and Los Angeles set to lift moratorium on towing RV's and pledges to move problem campers. 

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Efforts to recall Antioch school trustee are ended

Lawmakers, advocates call for end to early release policy for inmates

Assembly Republicans Say Sacramento Shooting Should Serve as a Wake Up Call

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley Issues Statement on Supermajority’s Bizarre Vote to “Strike” AB 1638

District attorney office warns public about possible early release of inmates

New Assemblywoman sworn in before election certified, but state Constitution allows it

Laptops meant for families of kids being treated at UCSF stolen in brazen nonprofit break-in

Sheriff’s deputy loses 3 guns on San Jacinto road

Homicide near Oakland's Lake Merritt was robbery that resulted in shooting, police say

DA declines to charge Alameda police for death of Mario Gonzalez

Los Angeles lifts moratorium on towing RVs, pledges to move problem campers

Fresno Bans Journalists—and Everyone Else—From Filming Cops Clearing Out Homeless Camps

11 SoCal residents charged with arranging sham marriages to get green cards

This East Bay school district’s finances were built on ‘house of cards,’ California official warns

San Mateo County Community College District ex-chancellor charged with tax evasion, misappropriating public funds

Alameda County DA charges former TV anchor Somerville with DUIs

San Jose Mayor Liccardo's Twitter hacked; becomes 'Sam SneakerHeads' account

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we share do's and don't of first dates. We then get serious and discuss how crime is keeping folks from going to downtown areas in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. This justice reform talk is politics but not action to protect victims. Who actually supplied the 20 lbs of fentanyl? Human Trafficking bill killed while bill would let immigrants become police officers. We also discuss a southern California "Karen" hitting a 12-year-old boy,

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65% of Bay Area residents say fear of crime keeps them from visiting big city downtowns

Thieves steal touring band's passports and green cards in Oakland

Police: 5 people responsible for Sacramento mass shooting

Sacramento mayor responds to criticism over events continuing after deadly shooting downtown

Lawmakers push for justice system reforms

OC drug bust: Two drug dealers had enough fentanyl to kill 4.7 million people, DA says

California Dem bill would let illegal immigrants become police officers

Human trafficking bill fails in California Senate committee

'I'm embarrassed': Councilmember calls out Santa Ana officer for 'disrespecting' his community

Lawmakers propose putting violent passengers on a no-fly list for life

Napa Naturopathic Doctor Pleads Guilty To Providing Falsified COVID-19 Vaccine Cards, Selling Fake Treatments

Santa Ana 'Karen' charged with assault for striking boy riding bike

UC Berkeley student vote this week may determine the fate of the Daily Californian

SoCal woman wins $10M by accidentally pushing lotto button

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we go over local law enforcement agency staffing in East Contra Costa County -- Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley and Pittsburg to highlight the truth compared to false narative of Antioch's Mayor. We then get into a bunch of items from around the state to new gun laws, universal income pilot for transgender and nonbinary people. Plus more.

California may allow citizens to sue over illegal firearms

Man police say is tied to Sacramento massacre had convictions in Southern California and Arizona

UPDATE: Brother Suspects In Sacramento Mass Shooting With Lengthy Criminal History; 3rd Suspect Arrested

Palm Springs Moves Ahead With Universal Income Pilot Program for Transgender, Nonbinary Residents

Attorney alleges 13-year-old Black student was racially profiled, unlawfully detained by police

Sexual assault lawsuit filed against ex-Windsor Mayor

California lawmakers review proposed ‘sexually violent predator’ laws

Freeway shootings: Three shootings reported within 24 hours on LA county freeways

Dating app nightmare: Man allegedly pulls out weapons on more than 20 dates, robs them

4 teens charged in alleged Palo Alto robbery, attempted carjacking

L.A. County moves to require disposable food containers be compostable or recyclable

Smart & Final to pay $175K for egg price gouging at beginning of pandemic

LA County to provide free access to feminine hygiene products, diapers and other personal care items

Modesto residents could face up to $500 fines for water waste under new restrictions

Middle Class Being Priced Out of Bay Area Housing Market: Report

30-year fixed mortgage crosses 5%

Surging interest rates push mortgage demand down more than 40% from a year ago

Fox bites Rep. Ami Bera at the Capitol in Washington

The baby names predicted to be most popular in California in 2022

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpes plan to build up staffing levels of the Antioch Police Department through a bribe--even though the APD did not have this issue of retention under Chief Tammany Brooks. Officers wanted to come here. This is not a money issue, but rather a city of Antioch leadership issue at City Hall and the City Council. Like clockwork, after a mass shooting in Sacramento, we now have lawmakers bringing forward gun bills, DA doesn't charge CHP officers in Erik Salgado shooting, Walgreens theft conviction announced and more.

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Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe Proposes $40k Hiring Bonus for New Cops, Down-payment Assistance

Antioch PD Offers Cash Incentives to Solve Staffing Shortage

Antioch mayor suggests big bonuses for police hires to address shortfalls

26-year-old arrested in Sacramento mass shooting

Newsom blames guns for Sacramento mass shooting: 'Scourge of gun violence'

Lawmakers push gun control bills after mass shooting

Erik Salgado shooting: DA declines to file charges against CHP officers

Walgreens theft convictions announced by San Francisco D.A. Boudin

Student stabbed at San Jose's Gunderson High School, police say; suspect in custody

Man with stab wounds arrested on suspicion of trying to rape child at Long Beach Denny’s

Mothers Behind Billboard Calling Out San Francisco's Drug Crisis Speak Out

Black Lives Matters Purchased $6 Million House in SoCal With Non-Profit Donations

Ventura council members' trip leads to 'inadvertent' violation of state's open meeting law

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we recap the weekend crazy in mass shootings from Sacramento, San Francisco, Dallas and more. San Jose Police deal with 3 injured during sideshow. Kenny talks about City of Antioch's Sesquicentennial event while Mike talks about chance encounter with Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis assisting a woman on Highway 160 just north of Antioch Bridge. East Bay Times says vote for Ben Therriault for Contra Costa County Sheriff but we are not so sure just yet. Homeless man sues San Rafael over noise, pollution. Plus California corporate diversity law ruled unconstitutional. 

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Mass shooting: 6 dead, 12 injured in Sacramento

UPDATE: Manhunt Continues for 2 Shooters Who Killed 6, Wounded 12 in Sacramento

1 person dead, and 11 others injured after shooting at outdoor concert in Dallas

2 killed, 2 injured in shooting near San Francisco's Alice Chalmers Playground, police say

San Jose sideshows: 3 seriously injured as spectators aim gunfire at SJPD helicopter

Editorial: Contra Costa needs a sheriff who doesn’t defend felon cops

Homeless camper sues San Rafael, Caltrans over noise, pollution

While National Average Gas Prices Drop, Bay Area Prices Remain Higher

California drought deepens as wet season is anything but

California corporate diversity law ruled unconstitutional

Nearly $1M fake 'movie money' stolen, businesses put on alert

CalRecycle Announces $330 Million Proposal to Increase Recycling, Double Current Consumer Refunds

Sacramento County offers $2,500 grants to small businesses, freelancers. Here’s how to apply

The California cities where home prices have more than tripled since 2000

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, we interview Antioch Police Officers Association President Steve Aiello. We get into the current situation at the Antioch Police Department, staffing levels in the city of Antioch, retention versus hiring more officers and the emails firing interim police chief Tony Morefield. Plus much more!

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we are happy to see a bill that would have required parents with guns tell schools die in committee—a clear overreach by lawmakers. The rest of the show, highlights insane crime across the state with weird stuff occurring the past few days. We also include some Antioch and Brentwood stuff.

 

California Bill That Would Have Required Parents With Guns To Tell Schools Dies In Committee

CHP Searches for Armed Suspect Who Carjacked Truck After Crash on Eastbound Bay Bridge

2 Oakland Teens Arrested In Armed San Francisco Carjackings Targeting Asian Men

Police ID man shot, killed after attacking police detective at Fresno PD headquarters

Driver escapes gunman who shot car over 20 times

Woman arrested for car theft drove another stolen car to court appearance: Dublin police

Orosi area CHP car hit by gunfire while officer was sitting inside

California AG: Agents seized 1,500 illegal guns in 2021

Former Fremont City Manager Mark Danaj charged with embezzlement

California man, accused of burying overdosed party-goer in yard, sentenced to 6 years for drug charges

Antioch tenants fight for comprehensive protections

Here's how California ranked among most stressed states in America

There’s About a 1 in 5 Chance Your L.A. Airbnb Broke City Law, Report Says

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we jump around a variety of state and local topics from the FBI and Contra Costa DA investigation to families calling for Sheriff David Livingston to resign. Assemblywoman Buff Wicks holds COVID Bill plus Central Valley Democratic Congressman Josh Harder calls for gas tax cut plus relief.

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Contra Costa Public Defender wants names of Antioch, Pittsburg officers under investigation by DA

Families call for Contra Costa County Sheriff to resign

CHP: Antioch Mayor Thorpe under investigation by DA’s office for DUI, possibly weaving when stopped

Assemblymember Wicks Delays Employer Vaccine Verification Bill

Totality of California’s Proposed COVID Laws Would be Most Aggressive In the Nation

Contra Costa public health pushes COVID boosters

Harder Backs Gas Tax Rebate & Pushes State Leadership to Take Immediate Action to Lower Prices

Poll: High Crime, Housing, Homelessness Have Bay Area Residents In A Bad Mood

California task force votes to limit reparations to slave descendants

Man shot by Placer County deputies believed to have killed parents in Loomis home, officials say

California plan would pay farmers to grow less to save water

70-year-old who kidnapped bus full of children, buried them alive approved for parole

Fatal fentanyl overdoses among teenagers are on the rise

Encino man convicted of $27M COVID relief fraud scheme

Report: How many homes are sitting empty in California?

Disney no longer saying 'boys and girls' in park greetings to promote gender inclusion

WATCH: Paraplegic Golfer Sinks Hole-In-One For the Ages at Torrey Pines

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight how the Gas Tax Suspension Bill by Kevin Kiley was hijacked by state democrats and now is a tax increase bill which will only cause gas prices to increase in the future. AAA reporting highest gas prices recorded ever in the Bay Area. Lawmakers continue to propose gas rebates. Antioch Police confirm 16-year-old shot near Deer Valley High School as active staffing level drops to 79-officers. Meanwhile, Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe proposing raising the PRIDE Flag for remainder of the year.  We get into other items around the state as well.

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Assembly Ambush: Assemblyman Kiley’s Gas Tax Suspension Bill Hijacked

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley’s Gas Tax Suspension Bill “Hijacked” in Committee

Gas tax suspension bill amended to add tax on oil companies

Gas prices hit highest recorded average ever in Bay Area, AAA reports

Exclusive: California Democrat to propose $500 gas rebate to all taxpayers

$100 a month to help offset California gasoline price spikes? Congress is thinking about it

Experts Explain Increase in Bay Area utility bills, future rate hikes to watch out for

Meet the Bay Area mayor who wants to persuade you to get rid of your car

Community Concerned About FBI, DA Investigation Into Antioch, Pittsburg Police Officers

Antioch woman gets more than 6 years for fatal crash that killed friends, will likely serve less than two in jail

71-year-old man shot and killed while driving in Oakland

2 arrested for stealing woman’s purse in Vacaville parking lot: police

Homeless man arrested for rape of teen girl at knifepoint in Bell Gardens

Newsom urges water conservation in executive order

Supreme Court agrees to review California law on pork sales