On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss the ongoing investigation involving Antioch and Pittsburg Police Officers by the FBI and Contra Costa County District attorneys Office. We question why the release now and whether it had to do with all police departments supporting Mary Knox for District Attorney. We applaud the Pittsburg Police Department for their transparency while Antioch Police Department provide crickets. We discuss other items from around the state as well. 

Contra Costa County D.A., FBI investigating Antioch, Pittsburg police for 'broad range of offenses'

Contra Costa DA: Antioch, Pittsburg Police Officers Under Investigation For ‘Crimes Of Moral Turpitude’

FBI, Contra Costa County D.A. investigate Antioch, Pittsburg police officers

Pittsburg Police Say Three Officers Placed on Paid Administrative Leave

Barbanica: Recent Information About a Police Investigation

Black Lives Matter's Melina Abdullah's Arrest Upheld by Jury

Caught on Video: 84-Year-Old Daly City Man Attacked From Behind Outside Home

Man suspected of filming kids at Roseville park arrested

Child, 2 Men Injured in Drive-By Shooting in Stockton: Police

Rising inflation could mean your home is underinsured

Senator Grove Introduces Bill to Prioritize the Production of Oil in California

Suspending the gas tax easier than Newsom’s plan

Walnut Creek’s outdoor dining scene here to stay, but there’ll be a price

Walnut Creek Wrestles With New Regulations for COVID Parklets

Encinitas’ Rejection of High Density Apartments Next Target for AG Bonta’s Housing Strike Force

LA senator renews push to make paid family leave more affordable

Mayor London Breed is taking on San Francisco's far left. Can she prevail?

Republican and Brentwood native a write-in candidate for 11th Assembly District

Editorial: Contra Costa voters should oust their ‘Bad Boy Assessor’

On the episode of WTF California Podcast, we hit every glitch and obstacle that could possibly be done by a podcast. It was a real hoot. Enjoy the ride because its rough, turbulent and full of shenanigans. We did manage to highlight how democrats voted down a bill to reset Prop 47, violent crime up to 60%, eviction protections could be extended. We also share how Hayward Police is offing hiring bonus and hearing Antioch Police could loose another 5-6 cops very quickly.

 

Articles From the Show:

Prop 47 Reset Fails in Assembly Committee

Violent Crimes Up 60% in LA According to Latest LAPD Data Since 2019

Most Californians fear not being able to pay for housing, poll finds

California Lawmakers Propose Extending Pandemic Eviction Protections Through June As Expiration Looms

Hayward police to pay hiring bonuses of up to $20,000

Deputy gangs: Civilian oversight commission to investigate LASD

California man accused of smuggling more than 1,700 reptiles into the U.S., told officials animals were "his pets"

Big population drops in Los Angeles, San Francisco transforming urban California

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk Antioch "emailgate" as emails were provided showing how interim city manager Con Johnson fired interim police chief Tony Morefield through email--only to retract it an hour later.  Californian's set to get $400 gift cards for gas under Gavin Newsom Plan. BART ignores District boundaries and puts Lateefah Simon back into director seat. We get a homeless update from the Echo Park camp removal. Plus more.

 

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Emails Show Antioch Interim City Manager Fires Police Chief, Then Retracts Hour Later

California gas rebate: Drivers could get up to $800 under proposal

Gov. Newsom proposes $400 debit cards for California car owners

UPDATE: BART Officials Reverse Course, Announce Lateefah Simon Will Stay on Board of Directors

Of the 183 people removed from encampments in Echo Park Lake only 17 are in long-term housing, report says

Oakland independent newspaper ransacked overnight

South Bay business owners cry foul against county fines from COVID lockdown days

Cal State college system drops SAT/ACT admission requirement

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, Antioch City Council played the Great Deflection Tuesday with false accusations of racism. Contra Costa County Sheriff shoots male during domestic incident Tuesday night.  This is segmented show due to multiple topics, Bindi breaks (shameless plug for Big O Tires), and multiple phone calls.  But, you will want to be sure to tune in Thursday for a special guest.

Articles From the Show

Person Shot by Contra Costa County Sheriff Deputies in Discovery Bay

Four men shot, 18-year-old found dead in Stockton

Sen. Portantino Authors Bill to Force Parents to Disclose Guns in the Home

UPDATE: 1 Person Arrested After Grass Fires Burn In Bay Point Near Highway 4

Oakland ceasefire program aims to decrease gun violence

Gov. Newsom signs law making abortions cheaper in California

Oakland councilmember calls fire at tiny home community 'despicable'

Gov. Newsom and wife earned $1.5 million in 2020

Sacramento Aims To Become The ‘City Of Festivals’

LA city officials seek to make outdoor dining program permanent

All LAUSD 1st graders getting savings accounts with $50 deposits

Yosemite reservations for the summer will be available Wednesday. How to know if you need one

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, the hits just keep on coming for the City of Antioch after Councilmember Lori Ogorchock says Mayor Lamar Thorpe faces two sexual harassment allegations. Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Mike Barbanica request more police officers. Gas Tax holiday occurring in other stands but not California. Now lawmakers suggest a inflation payout to help with rising costs. Tiny homes fire in Oakland and California lawmakers introduce bill to pay unemployment benefits to undocumented workers.

Antioch Councilwoman Calls on Mayor Lamar Thorpe to Resign

California mayor apologizes after being arrested for DUI

Mike Barbanica Released a video Monday night ahead of the council meeting

Maryland, Other States Temporarily Remove Gas Tax Despite California Not Passing Similar Relief

California Legislature leaders add to growing list of relief proposals

Higher Number Of Drivers Avoiding Gas Purchases, Getting Stranded

EXCLUSIVE: Video shows man tackle, body slam suspected Walgreens shoplifter in Alameda

Tiny homes catch fire in Oakland

California explores unemployment for undocumented workers

Early Spring Weather Makes For Longer Bay Area Allergy Season

Only 30% of eligible Californians awarded COVID-19 funeral assistance from FEMA

On this episode of WTF California, we discuss Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe and his DUI over the weekend. We highlight how his apology and explanation doesn’t add up and he should resign while seeking help. E Cypress Road in the City of Oakley is in the news again as residents seek alternate escape route. On Tuesdays agenda, Oakley residents could see a 25% garbage rate increase thanks to a state law. Steelworks set to strike at Chevron causing gas price increase. A Tesla goes flying down a street and crashes.

 

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Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe apologizes after DUI arrest

Antioch mayor arrested for DUI

California mayor apologizes after being arrested for DUI

Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe apologizes after being cited for DUI by CHP

Antioch mayor cited for DUI

One way out: Residents in East Bay neighborhood demand an alternate escape route

Steelworkers Poised to Strike at Chevron Richmond Refinery

Separate Shootings at Massive East Oakland Sideshow Leave 1 Dead, 2 Injured

2 Dead After Fiery Wrong-Way, Head-On Collision on I-80 in Contra Costa

Matthew Muller sentenced for raping woman he kidnapped in Vallejo case once deemed hoax

Palo Alto council could use historic preservation to skirt SB9 lot-splitting law

State bill seeks to stop catalytic converter theft

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk post St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as we get into this cockamamie plan of a $400 gas rebate introduced by California Democrats. In Contra Costa County, Antioch man convicted in 1980 cold case rape and murder. Tax groups say San Jose Gun ordinance violates free speech, we get into retail theft and a new bill that targets “high risk” transient parolees. Plus more.

Articles from the show

$400 gas rebate could be in Californians' future under Democrat proposal

How California’s $400 gas rebate proposal would work

Union reps reach agreement with SFUSD on underpayments to educators, but not without hit to morale

Oakland police searching for 3rd suspect wanted in murder of Kevin Nishita

Antioch Man Convicted In 1980 Cold Case Rape, Murder of 14-Year-Old Suzanne Bombardier

San Jose gun ordinance violates free speech: tax groups

12-year-old Riverside student arrested for firing gun on campus: Police

New campaign aims to discourage retail theft

California lawmaker’s Kate Tibbitts Act targets ‘high-risk’ transient parolees

A to become safe space for out-of-state trans kids, their parents

‘This is an illegal war’: Schwarzenegger delivers message to Russia

These are California's safest cities, according to a new report

Best cities to live in California: how they rank across U.S.

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss how City of Brentwood's homeless failed to have goals but we do applaud Chief Tom Hansen for speaking up and providing real talk. California lawmakers set to announce $400 gas rebate. Antioch Herald says Antioch City Council violated state law, city codes and rules during special meeting. San Jose seeks solution on traffic fatalities and state misses water conversation goals. Plus more.

Articles From the Show:

Republicans ACT on Homelessness with Comprehensive Legislative Package

Antioch Mayor Thorpe, councilwomen violated state law, city codes, rules during Friday redistricting meeting

Californians may get $400 gas rebate

San Jose Leaders Seek Solutions As Traffic Fatalities On Pace To Break Records

Bill would allow lawsuits against social media companies for addicting children

Disabled Californians call on Newsom to reinstate mask mandate on shelter-in-place anniversary

San Francisco supervisor proposes new zoning regulations allowing for the revival of gay bathhouses

State Falls Short of Water Conservation Target Set by Newsom

Napa Resort Offers To Reimburse 3 Months’ Worth Of Gas To Attract New Hires

Marin County To Establish 38 Miles Of Shaded Fuel Breaks In Effort To Prevent Massive Wildfires

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight how Antioch City Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker has a court date set for August 8. Meanwhile, Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe continues to play on TikTok. Pittsburg Police released officer involved shooting while Antioch refuses to release Torres-Walker video. Daylight savings time debate, moral crisis for police departments and we talk circus names.

Articles From Show

Pittsburg Police Release Video of Officer Involved Shooting at Hampton Inn

Senate Democrats Kill Chance to End California’s 700-day COVID State of Emergency

Next Santa Clara County Sheriff Faces Possible Staffing, Morale Crisis

Senate unanimously approves making daylight saving time permanent  

As gas prices rise, thieves try new strategies to steal fuel

San Mateo County makes huge strides to end homelessness this year

Atty. General Says New Pasadena Ordinance Violates State Housing Laws

Suspects arrested for deadly mass shooting at Father's Day party in Richmond

Highly-transmissible COVID subvariant increasing in CA, but expert 'doubts' lockdowns will be needed

California Environmental Voters give state ‘D’ grade

LA County approves tax relief for property owners negatively impacted by eviction moratorium

Sheriff’s Office: 7 people lose nearly $600,000 to scammers in Placer County

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Kenny thanks Antioch Code Enforcement for the cleanup effort on his property. We get into bay area school districts who are continuing the mask mandates. At first chance to reduce gas prices, state lawmakers goof and kill the suspension of the gas tax--including 18 losers who abstain.  Lorena Gonzalez makes a return to the show after an LA Times column. We then talk Gavin Newsom and Disney plus California ID for immigrants.

Articles From the Show

Many Bay Area students still masked as state mandate lifts

 Republican California lawmakers call for immediate suspension of gas tax

Column: Lorena Gonzalez is a foul-mouthed Latina troublemaker. That’s good for California workers 

How will Newsom’s gas price relief promise work?

Gavin Newsom calls on Disney to take further action against Florida over LGBT bill

Gov. Newsom Ignites Criticism in Florida Over Calling For Disney Workers to Move Back to CA

Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Law Preventing Enrollment Drop At UC Berkeley After Lawsuit From Neighbors

Lawmakers to vote on fix to increase UC Berkeley enrollment

Garcia-Zarate pleads guilty to federal gun charges in 2015 death of Kate Steinle in San Francisco

California ID For Illegal Immigrants Legislation Controversy Grows Before Hearings

Orange County middle school assistant principal takes own life on campus

Costco to end COVID-19 first responder, senior hours