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On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight how the Brentwood City Council is on a witch hunt to remove a planning commissioner and how out of line they are. Antioch Police report three shootings over the week. Meanwhile, City of Richmond tax is hurting businesses. Abortion constitutional amendment will be on November Ballot. SF Muni fatal shooting may have been self defense. CHP makes large fentanyl pills bust. Kenny discusses potential of a homeless Olympics. Great America might close in 10 years and Pittsburg High Quarterback Jaden Rashada selects Miami to continue career. Articles From the Show: Brentwood City Council to Discuss Removal of Planning Commissioner Antioch Police Investigating Three Weekend Shootings Some Richmond businesses may leave the city because of huge Measure U tax bill California voters to decide on abortion-rights constitutional amendment in fall San Francisco police say an officer was arrested on suspicion of theft, fraud and forgery Attorney: Man involved in Muni killing shot in self-defense 19-year-old arrested after fatal sideshow-related crash in East Oakland $225,000 and counting: Contra Costa jails were hotbed for EDD fraud Here's How Much Money to Expect From California's ‘Inflation Relief' Payments Tulare County deputies arrest 2, seize thousands of fentanyl pills worth $750K Birds saved after allegedly being used for illegal cockfighting in Placer County Man sentenced after sex assault that special education teachers witnessed on Zoom Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg proposes 24/7 respite facility for unhoused residents These California laws take effect July 1 California's Great America to Close in 10 Years Chevron Selling San Ramon Campus; Headquarters to Remain in California California's largest private landowner closes all forestlands to public indefinitely due to wildfire, drought danger Imperial Beach Pier to host drone show in place of fireworks Pittsburg QB Rashada commits to Miami, reportedly in line for massive NIL deal    

On this episode of WTF California, we touch on a couple local incidents over the weekend in the city of Brentwood and City of Oakley along with the protests over Roe vs. Wade. California seeking gas price relief are now being sold "inflation relief" with up to $1,050 for low income. We touch on other items across the state. 3 Dead After Train Strikes Vehicle on Orwood Road in Brentwood Update: Oakley Police Seek Stockton Man in Carol Lane Shooting California lawmakers reach a tentative deal to send families $9.5 billion in inflation relief California governor, lawmakers near deal on gas tax rebate California tax relief: What’s in the tentative deal Californians could get up to $350 in gas refund: tentative deal with Newsom, lawmakers say Newsom and Law Enforcement Labor Unions Agree on One-Time $1,500 Pandemic Bonuses As staffing declines, Contra Costa County labor unions push for better contract For years, one of Contra Costa’s most brutal homicides remained unsolved. Then a letter — addressed to police — arrived from prison LAPD arrest man accused of attacking officer with torch during abortion rights protests Man arrested after homophobic slurs, attempted assault towards Mountain View jogger The California native plants with the best chance of surviving drought

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk about the SCOTUS decision to strike down New York gun law and the impact on California. Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia was correct in looking into costs of Orinda, Danville and Lafayette police services. More info comes out on the Antioch Police Department forums from this week -- including Kenny going on a rant about Mayor Lamar Thorpe always being late. Senator Steve Glazer makes great argument when discussing the now dead bill of involuntary servitude amendment which would have paid inmates $15 an hour.   SCOTUS strikes down New York gun law, expected to allow more people to carry concealed firearms Orinda, Danville, Lafayette cost Contra Costa County $2M in police services California Senate rejects involuntary servitude amendment Bill to Encourage Schools to Teach Asian American and Pacific Islanders History Stonewalled  Bill To Force CalPERS, CalSTRS to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies Dies in Assembly Committee Bonta, Hochman will face off in California’s AG race Fresno council members vote to increase their salaries San Bernardino dedicates 9 streets to city’s original police officers

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk about how Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe continues to act like a child in public with those who disagree with him as shown at the Antioch Police forum last night. Antioch residents protest rent increases—we talk about why increases happen from a business side. San Jose Mayoral candidate wants to change early release policy for COVID-19. A list of worst run cities is provided by WalletHub. Feinstein wants to increase age to buy assault weapons while Kiley wants to do away with top 2 primary system. Plus more. Articles From the Show: Antioch Residents Rally for Safe and Affordable Housing in Response to Egregious Rent Increases Another felony conviction dropped amid criminal probe of Antioch officers San Jose mayoral candidate seeks change to county jail's pandemic early release policy Investigators say fireworks caused Pittsburg wildfire that forced evacuations Fire Districts and Law Enforcement Caution Citizens on Fire Danger Related to Fireworks The worst-run cities in California: study Feinstein Introduces Senate Gun Bill Amendment Raising Age to Buy Assault Weapons Sacramento approves effort expanding city’s guaranteed income program Councilmember Sean Loloee to provide proof of residency history to Sacramento City Council Anaheim police searching for stolen U-Haul with autistic man inside Bill to Prohibit Selling Weight Loss Supplements To Minors Passes Sen. Committee Assemblyman Kiley Introduces Constitutional Amendment to End CA’s Jungle Primary LA City Council votes for $25 a Hour Wage Increase For All Private Hospital Workers Here’s how San Bernardino County plans to fight homelessness California’s white households get bigger property tax breaks than Black, Latino homeowners under Prop 13, study says Assembly Bill 2840 should be spiked by the Legislature County of Ventura spokeswoman arrested in suspected DUI hit-and-run Anaheim may be mayor-less until next election this fall Mission Viejo’s Entire City Council Might be up for Election This November Woman killed by lightning strike while walking dogs in Pico Rivera identified Paradise home becomes first in the U.S. to be designated a 'wildfire-prepared home'

On this episode, Danville robbery suspects meet wrong kind neighbor after gunfire exchanged. BART says heat played role in trains partial derailment. Pittsburg Police announce next police chief as Kenny & Mike get into a debate over police transparency. Care Courts move forward.  Gun legislation moves forward as 10 republicans join democrats supporting background check and other restrictions. Plus more. Articles From the Show: Captain Albanese Named Next Pittsburg Police Chief Neighbor exchanges gunfire with robbery suspects in Danville, police say BART says heat played role in train's partial derailment BART train derails between Pleasant Hill, Concord stations, forcing evacuations Gov. Newsom’s mental health court plan advances amid worries Senators reach bipartisan compromise on gun violence bill Senators have agreement on gun violence bill, lead Dem says Lawmakers push for more transparency from social media companies State recovers over $1B in unemployment funds from inactivated cards Manteca residents getting new water restrictions You gotta pay to see greatness: Why it costs so much more to see some California sports teams than others These are the lowest-earning counties in California Demand for adjustable-rate mortgages surges, as interest rates make biggest jump in 13 years The Golden Age of travel is over Free Fishing Day: Fish license-free in California on July 2

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we can't believe the ignorance from state democrats thinking a committee to investigate gas prices will amount to anything. Instead, they should be looking at their tax policies which is driving up costs and state laws that are unfriendly to California drivers. Also, bridge tolls are set to increase. Plus some other state tidbits. CA Democrats Abandon Gas Tax Holiday; Announce New Committee to Investigate Gas Price Gouging California Democrats to investigate cause of high gas prices California's gas tax goes up July 1: What you need to know Tolls on Golden Gate Bridge to increase California bill would make Juneteenth a state holiday, give state employees a day off California eyes banning loitering for prostitution arrests Parlier police vehicle set on fire, officers now on heightened alert Rancho Cordova leaders approve temporary home for homeless individuals Neighbor arrested in anti-Asian graffiti vandalism at San Leandro home What La Niña means for California’s summer  

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk Brentwood Juneteenth and how Antioch fumbled their planning process. State still talking preteen vaccinations. Meanwhile, Berkeley is talking about an "empty homes tax" for its November ballot charging landlords $3-6k per vacant home as punishment. Oakland declares racism a public health crisis while we argue humans are the crisis. We touch on some weekend crime, officers attacked, and more. Juneteenth Celebration Set for Downtown Brentwood California lawmakers amend preteen vaccine consent bill Berkeley studying ’empty homes’ tax for November ballot Housing developer abruptly ditches 360-home project at North Concord BART Station, leaves a dent in city’s housing plans New restrictions coming for San Diego restaurants with outdoor dining Oakland has declared racism a public health crisis. Here’s what happens next LAPD officers injured after crowd shoots fireworks, throws rocks at them SF mayor's brother seeks early release from 44-year prison sentence for murder, robbery Campaign to recall Gilroy councilmember over deadly party shooting starts gathering signatures CA Republicans Demand Gas Tax Suspension While Dems Investigate High Gas Prices Pride flag burned at Pacifica elementary school being investigated as hate crime Fairfield man fights, uses bear spray against officer during arrest Modesto Police arrest suspect in gun and ammunition theft, collision with patrol cars World swimming bans transgender athletes from women's events How marriage rates have changed in California These are the most photographed places in California, according to Yelp Mr. Goodman: Man Gives Back to Pittsburg Neighborhood

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Contra Costa County wakes up to 200+ acre vegetation fire in Pittsburg, Water District approves 15% surcharge. We find out Byron man arrest for harpooning, El Monte Police Officer murder suspect was on probation and should have been in jail. Sideshow leads to ghost gun arrests as suspects smear poop on city hall and more. Happy Fathers Day! Articles From the Show: Overnight 200 Acre Vegetation Fire Prompts Evacuations in Pittsburg Contra Costa Water District approves 15% surcharge amid worsening drought El Monte officer shooting: Suspected shooter was out on probation Byron man arrested in assault involving harpoon, bow and arrow Investigation into Oakland sideshows leads feds to alleged Instagram ghost gun dealer California lawmaker proposes requiring gun owners to be insured Santa Clara sheriff candidate charged for alleged lies about law enforcement experience Petaluma PD search for suspects who smeared feces on City Hall building Ripon family says armed police raid over fireworks was ‘excessive’ Chino Hills man accused of kidnapping, torturing woman for months may have had more victims Oxnard man convicted of kidnapping to rape woman he shoved into his trunk SoCal residents warned of fuel thieves drilling into gas tanks These vehicles are the most targeted for catalytic converter thefts in California Why is a Bill to Encourage Schools to Teach Asian American and Pacific Islanders History Meeting Resistance? Bill To Require Employers Include Pay Ranges in Job Advertisements Passes Assembly Committee Father's Day 2022: The best one-liners and life advice I've ever gotten from dad Here are some last-minute Father’s Day gifts that should arrive on time The 17 best Father's Day gifts for dads who don't want anything

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk about City of Brentwood potentially limiting campaign contributions while providing examples of what other cities across the state are doing. Personally, this is nothing more than sour grapes. Gun control bills being fast tracked. Republicans continue to be critical of Democrats on the gas tax. Fresno bringing more school resource officers to schools while Concord passes tenant ordinance to protect against landlord harassment. Meanwhile, socialism hitting California home buying as bill would cover down payments in return for equity in the home. We then get into Jack Del Rio's comments and SF crypto CEO talking about company culture vs. being woke. Brentwood City Council Seek to Limit Campaign Contributions Gov. Newsom and Democrats Fast-Track New Gun Control Bills Homemade Bomb Found Outside Home of San Jose Councilwoman Dev Davis Republicans criticize lack of relief to Californians FUSD Board of Trustees votes to have officers on middle school campuses Concord City Council passes ordinance protecting tenants from landlord harassment California legislators want to help you buy a house with down payment, ‘shared equity’ Riverside County sued over voting districts that groups allege aren’t fair to Latinos U.S. Supreme Court Again Strikes Down a California Arbitration Decision People get triggered by everything’: S.F. crypto CEO says debate on pronouns and race is a distraction Jack Del Rio Was Right About The George Floyd Riots, And He Was Punished For It Student group targeted in smash-and-grab at In-N-Out, San Leandro AG: Two arrests made in connection with prostitution rings in Sacramento, Placer counties Police: Suspect in American Canyon fireworks case had explosives, meth in home Disney delaying relocation of employees from California to Florida

On this episode of WTF California, we discuss how we apparently cannot make a joke about blaming Joe Biden but its okay to blame other former presidents on the world problems. We get into Antioch City Council meeting and how it only took a public records request a few weeks ago to now Antioch's Police Chief is allowed to give its crime statistic update. Kenny urges Police Chief Ford to be his own person. Meanwhile, Pittsburg vegetation fire started by homeless. "Red Flag" law may have stopped 58 gun massacres, $200k worth of Lululemon leggings stolen. Scott Wiener proposes revoking tax-exempt status for non-profits--we highlight how the bill could be problematic. Two El Monte police officers killed. Finally, we touch on 30-year mortgage rates jump to 6.28% while mortgage demand drops by 50%.   Articles From the Show: Antioch Police Crime Stats -- City Council Agenda Firefighters Battling 3-Alarm Vegetation Fire in Pittsburg Pandemic emergency bail, traffic relief ends this month Study: California ‘red flag’ law may have stopped 58 gun massacres Pellet gun drive-by shooting almost kills 15-year-old in Santa Clara Oakland, San Francisco security officers rally for increased protection from employers Northern CA gas station manager fired after 69 cents-a-gallon mistake Vandal on camera takes down Pride, U.S. flags at John Swett School District office CHP recovers $200,000 worth of stolen Lululemon leggings in O.C. California lawmakers fast-track bill on abortion, contraception Sen. Wiener Proposes State Revoke Tax-Exempt Status of Nonprofits ‘Engaged in Insurrection-Related Offenses’ New Sacramento police data shows homicides, shootings are increasing Sacramento leaders announce plan to use pot sales to help at-risk youth programs U.S. Congress Takes Aim At Inflation, Fuel Costs With New Bill CHP officer shooting: Suspected gunman arrested after manhunt 2 El Monte police officers killed by 'coward,' interim chief says 30-year mortgage rate surges to 6.28%, up from 5.5% just a week ago Mortgage demand is now roughly half of what it was a year ago, as interest rates move even higher  

On this episode of WTF California, lawmakers are back to a shell game of a budget which still does next to nothing for gas relief as we sit on a national average of more than $5 per gallon. Napa fails to pass a tax measure to help prevent wildfires. Postal worker pistol-whipped in Contra Costa County. Gavin Newsom blasts democrats. We talk Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks and her "infanticide" bill. A pet shop owner facing threats after asking a gun control question on adoption form while former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer appears to be someone we want to party with as she tears down townhouses for a pool. Plus Amazon set to launch "Prime Air". California lawmakers pass $300 billion budget, but haggling continues on gas relief Napa fire prevention tax measure fails to pass despite history of massive wildfires Postal carrier pistol-whipped, robbed in Lafayette 'Where the hell are we?': Gavin Newsom puts national Democrats on blast again California’s Newly Amended ‘Infanticide’ Bill Headed to Senate 5 armed robberies in 5 hours: Fresno police arrest 3 young people for weekend crime spree Over 1,000 rounds of ammunition found at traffic stop Man suspected of impersonating sheriff’s deputy after crash 2 women killed in apparent street takeover crash in Compton Pet shop facing threats after adding gun control question to adoption form Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer razes three Bay Area townhouses for backyard pool Amazon to begin ‘Prime Air’ drone delivery in Lockeford, Calif.

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight how Antioch Police Department through the city of Antioch has a failure to communicate complex. The national average of gas is now over $5 per gallon--welcome to California pricing the rest of the nation. Stay away from peoples homes and stop threatening elected officials. Equally, stay away from drag queen events... people are losing their minds. Plus, we touch on other items from across the state. $5 gas is here: AAA says nationwide average hits new high Proud Boys storm drag queen event for children at Bay Area library, deputies say Officers search state Sen. Wiener’s S.F. home for bombs after Sunday death threat Oakland police gun buy-back takes in 131 firearms 65 Guns, Thousands of Rounds of Ammo Seized at Homicide Suspect's San Jose Home Lawsuit: While East Bay teacher ‘groomed’ student for sexual abuse, district ignored warning signs Chino Hills man arrested for keeping woman at his home, torturing her for months Assemblyman Fong, local leaders work on efforts against street racing and sideshows Cypress Council moves to censure Frances Marquez amid records request fallout Drought rules: New water restrictions underway Is buying a California home really worth it?