Antioch to Finally Save the Yard? EDD Debacle and Mikes Hair

On this episode of WTF California, we jump into the Antioch City Council agenda where they are set to discuss the Beede Lumber Yard where no action has been taken in years. California rainfall helps reservoirs but more rain is needed. We find a Samurai sword story to piggy back off yesterdays show plus Oakland Police find a flame thrower. We thought Antioch was bad, check the shenanigans at Los Gatos and the residents there. EDD is still terrible. Plus Mikes hair makes the show again.

Articles From the Show

• Antioch Beede Lumber Yard - Antioch City Council Agenda
• Weekend rain helped Northern California reservoirs, but drought impacts still deep
• 'That's their responsibility': East Bay neighborhood upset with county after homes flood in storm
• North Highlands Man Convicted Of Killing Foster Brother With Samurai Sword
• Cash, drugs, guns, flame thrower seized in Oakland illegal 'gambling shack' bust
• Students at three Richmond schools sent home after foul odor hits campus
• Los Gatos Mayor Issues Warning To Residents To Stop Harassment At Council Meetings
• LA County reaches settlement with restaurant that defied outdoor dining ban to avoid laying off staff
• Unvaccinated people can expect COVID-19 infections every 16 months, study suggests
• Two SF prosecutors who quit their jobs at DA's office join Boudin recall effort
• California unemployment fraud reaches at least $20 billion
• You could be waiting months if you need an interview with EDD about unemployment
• Senator Dave Cortese Proposes Bill To Ban Real Guns, Live Ammunition From Movie Sets
• Disneyland increasing ticket prices in California

Antioch School Board Agenda Shows Children Not the Priority, Brentwood Gun Safety and Rain

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we survive the atmospheric river sweeping through Northern California. Antioch Unified School District agenda is a doozy with lots of  misplaced energy instead of focusing on the students. City of Brentwood set to discuss gun storage safety thanks to Moms Demand Action. Atlanta Braves give America payback after all-star game pulled from state over cancel culture and politics. San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin likely headed to recall after signatures turned in. Finally, gas prices are up and unemployment rises.

Articles From the Show

• Sacramento breaks all-time one-day rainfall record set in 1880
• Brentwood City Council to Talk Gun Storage Ordinance
• Fully Vaccinated Definition Could Change in Future Says CDC Director
• Supervisor Burgis Recovering After Successful Pacemaker Implant
• Sweet revenge: Atlanta Braves knock off Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to World Series
• Recall Effort Against SF District Attorney Chesa Boudin Turns In 83,487 Signatures, Likely Enough To Trigger Recall Election
• Why a progressive prosecutor just left D.A. Chesa Boudin's office and joined the recall effort
• New IRS Complaint Against Non-Profit Davis Vanguard News Service
• California Democrats defer proposal to ban contributions from law enforcement, fossil fuel groups
• Inside California Politics: Asm. Buffy Wicks on state vaccine mandates
• Average US price of gas spikes 13 cents per gallon to $3.44; Bay Area average $4.65
• Stockton Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Shooting of Drug Dealer
• Driver intentionally rams vaccine mandate protesters in Palmdale: Sheriff’s Department
• Unemployment claims in California rise sharply

Antioch Mayor Takes Credit for DOJ Partnership He Knew Nothing About Plus Bow and Arrows

On this episode of WTF California, we exposure how Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe held a press conference for something he had zero knowledge of with the partnership between the Dept. of Justice and Antioch Police—he found out about it after it was done and neither he nor the council had anything to do with it. It was done due to forward thinking of Antioch Police officers. Meanwhile, Pittsburg Police highlight the idiocy of a judge while Brentwood deals with a man shooting arrows on Lone Tree Way. Former Oakland Police Captain shot in robbery attempt plus other state news.

Articles From the Show

• Antioch Police Department Announces Partnership With DOJ
• Brentwood Police Take Man into Custody After Arming Himself With Bow and Arrow
• Pittsburg Police Say Judge Releases Man Who Passed Note in Robbery Attempt
• Retired Oakland police captain wounded, 1 other killed during gas station gun battle
• 'Fighting for his life:' Retired OPD captain shot 6 times during robbery attempt in Oakland
• EXCLUSIVE: Iconic Target Store on Mission St to Close Amid Shoplifting Tidal Wave
• What's being done to protect Los Gatos mayor who is bullied, harassed at meetings?
• Teen driving Lamborghini that killed woman in West LA sentenced to 9 months in juvenile detention center
• Sacramento Parents Questioning Homecoming Vaccine Requirements
• 1st L.A. County K-12 campus closes due to COVID, returns to remote learning
• Riverside teacher accused of mocking Native American culture placed on leave; video criticized as insensitive
• Campbell teachers hold rally for cost of living pay raise
• USC frat placed on suspension after reports of sexual assault, drugging
• Alameda County Fair Makes Return In Fall After Pandemic Hiatus

Lumpy‘s Diner Under Attack, Antioch Refuses to Release Emails Plus Other California Chaos

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we go over how Contra Costa Health Services have received 94 complaints which resulted in Lumpy's Diner in Antioch being fined while MJ's Cafe in Brentwood getting a warning and more as news media only seem to focus on In-n-Out Burger. Oakland set for second phase of guaranteed income pilot, LA bans homeless encampments at 54 locations while LA Fire Commissioner calls for LAFD Chief Terrazas to be replaced which prompts us to get into a discussion over men and women in the workplace.

Stories From the Show:

• Contra Costa County fines In-N-Out for not checking COVID vaccination status
• Oakland Accepting Applications For 2nd Phase Of Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
•  Outrage Grows Over Racist Social Media Attack Targeting KPIX 5 Reporter Betty Yu
• Deputies investigate Hitler flyers left at Carmichael synagogue
• L.A. bans homeless encampments at 54 spots using new law
• LA fire commissioner calls for LAFD Chief Terrazas to be replaced
• Procter & Gamble says it's raising prices on some grocery items

In-N-Out Refuses to be Vaccine Police, Contra Costa County Tenant Bailout and Sports Betting

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk how Contra Costa County continues to bail out tenants who failed to apply for federal relief. Sports betting could becoming to California—but that money would then be allocated to fund homeless services while schools face shortfall. This is such an ass backwards state. Los Gatos protest and elected officials homes prove why you shouldn’t go to people’s homes to protest. Meanwhile, San Francisco offering another bride to beg people not to be criminals instead of arresting and prosecuting. Finally, kudos to In-n-Out Burger for being one of the great ones out there.

Articles From the Show:

• Contra Costa County allocates federal funds for tenants who can’t make rent
• Steinberg Among 4 CA Mayors Backing Sports Betting Ballot Measure To Help Homeless
• San Francisco offering money to prevent auto burglary fencing operations
• San Francisco, Tourism Industry Offer Cash Rewards To Stop Auto Burglary Fencing Operations
• 'We fiercely disagree': SF In-N-Out sends strong message against COVID vaccine mandate
• COVID: In-N-Out Burger in Fight with San Francisco Health Officials Over Vax Protocols
• L.A. City Council president seeks to suspend Ridley-Thomas following indictment
• Known gang member accused of shooting 4 homeless people in Playa del Rey
• Former ‘Survivor’ contestant Michelle Yi attacked by homeless woman in Santa Monica, police say
• ‘We can make change’: Supervisors approve developing new countywide ‘ghost gun’ ordinance
• LAPD: Ghost guns an 'epidemic' in Los Angeles, with 400% increase since 2017
• California School Districts Fear Major Budget Cuts Ahead as Enrollments Drop
• Eight campuses could close in Hayward because of declining enrollment
• State audit predicts California schools will lose $160 million in federal funding
• Oakdale Mother Arrested After Young Daughter Got Zip Tie Stuck Around Her Neck
• Grass Valley Kmart, Last Remaining In California, To Close In December
• Tom Morey, inventor of boogie board, dies at 86

200 Episodes Done, Antioch’s Possible Gerrymandering and Mikes “Bad” Hair Day

On this 200^th episode of WTF California podcast, Kenny makes fun of Mike’s hair, school walkout poorly attended. We discuss Antioch redistricting and possible gerrymandering could occur after suspicious Monica Wilson. Oakland now at 111 homicides, Sacramento sees crime increase. Program to launch to help black homeowners build in-law units. We highlight local media is ignoring East Contra Costa County and people are not being informed of the shenanigans occurring.

Articles from the show:

• Mullet Champion 
• California School Walkout: Thousands of Parents, Students, Teachers Protest Newsom’s School Mandates
• Oakland: ‘Keys To Equity’ Project Helps Low-Income Black Homeowners Build In-Law Units
• Sacramento's police chief says crime has increased, as search for his replacement continues
• Bay Area vacation home renters targeted with threat, vandalism from neighbors after booking mishap
• 'We expect him to communicate': AAPI groups send letter to SF DA Chesa Boudin calling for change
• UPDATE: Alameda Businesses Fight Back Against Serial ADA Lawsuit Filer
• Mark Ridley-Thomas to step away from LA City Council meetings; not resigning from seat
• Petitions to recall members of San Francisco Board of Education certified
• Ex-Facebook manager alleges social network magnifies hate, misinformation
• Wine shortage could result from supply chain issue, winery exec says

This Episode Is Not Recognized With a Headline

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, we discuss heckling and how its underrated. Last Friday, the folks at Antioch High School pulled off a great heckle at school board president Ellie Householder. We discus items in Brentwood, Bay Point and Contra Costa County over the weekend. We get into the planned statewide walkout protesting vaccine mandates, people opting not to work and the death of Colin Powell. Even a little NFL.

Articles From the Show

• Antioch High Staff Poke Fun at School Board President
• BADGERING BAD GUYS ISN'T A WILLY-NILLY FREE-FOR-ALL. THERE ARE RULES, PARTICULARLY IF YOU WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT. BEHOLD, THE TENETS OF TAUNT
• 8 Rules for Masterful Heckling
• California parents, teachers plan statewide walkout to protest school vaccine mandate
• 'We're serious': Bay Area parents to protest school vaccine mandates by keeping kids home Monday
• Nearly 40% of California state workers are unvaccinated against COVID despite Newsom order
• Los Angeles County urges public to avoid high-risk Halloween activities
• Fauci: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas gatherings safe for vaccinated people
• Dozens of Dogs, Cats Removed From Danville Home
• Halloween house party shooting: 3 teens critically wounded in Whittier
• Millions of capable workers are choosing not to participate in the labor force
• Colin Powell, military leader and first Black US secretary of state, dies after complications from Covid-19

Congratulations to New York Jet Isaiah Dunn Plus Items Around the State

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we offer congratulations to former Antioch High School Football player Isaiah Dunn who was presented with the key to the City of Antioch on Thursday. Contra Costa County set to lift some mask mandates on Nov. 1 while BART continues to play from behind. State Lawmakers given daily pay raise plus more.

Articles from the show:

• Isaiah Dunn Presented With Key to City of Antioch, Announces Foundation
• Contra Costa to Lift Masking Requirements in Some Indoor Settings on Nov. 1
• BART mandates all employees get vaccinated against COVID by Dec. 13
• Politicians Give Themselves Raises, Pass Frivolous Legislation While California Burns
• Stockton man expected to survive after being shot 7 times in potential hate crime
• 14-year-old gang member accused of shooting at LAPD detective in South LA 
• Suspect walks on freeway, carjacks BMW, leads deputies on chase, hides in hotel
• Father, son arrested after hundreds of child pornography images found in Sacramento County home
• Mount Diablo school district could lose $28M in funding
•  White House asks U.S. oil-and-gas companies to help lower fuel costs -sources fuel costs -sources
• There are nearly 50 harmful effects linked to social media use

Richmond Police Chief Threatens Pimp, Redefining Public Health Crisis and Stop Being Sensitive

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss how Contra Costa County is seeking to refine what a public health crisis actually is. Richmond Police Chief is on administrative due to a pimp, threats and court situation. LA Councilman indicted on federal corruption charges, San Francisco actually debates Walgreens closures plus some other stuff.

Articles from the show

• In wake of Jon Gruden's resignation over offensive emails, Raiders QB Derek Carr says 'open up everything' in NFL teams' correspondence
• Richmond chief on leave after family member accuses her of violence, death threats in investigation that has ensnared three Bay Area police chiefs
• LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas indicted on federal corruption charges
• San Francisco Leaders Question Reasons Behind Latest Walgreens Store Closures
• 'The city has been very reckless': 120 SFPD officers could lose their jobs over vaccine mandate
• Superintendents, staff fill in as South San Francisco teachers
• Millbrae man arrested for running brothels
• No, an eviction order is not necessary to get someone experiencing homelessness off your property
• Asm. David Chiu: The legislature does not prioritize small businesses
• Ray Fosse, MLB catcher bowled over by Pete Rose in All-Star Game and 'franchise icon' for Oakland Athletics, dies

Antioch City Council Members Manufacture New Crisis Plus State News

On this episode of WTF California, we challenge Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Monica Wilson and Tamisha Torres-Walker to show us which property owners are harassing tenants and why an ordinance greater than state and county law needs to occur. Or, is this simply an opportunity to use a manufactured crisis to get on the non-fact checking TV media outlets. Meanwhile, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors get heat for declaring misinformation about a virus a public health crisis. Plus other items from around the state including San Francisco being San Francisco.

Articles from the show:

• Antioch councilmembers urging tenant anti-harassment ordinance
• COVID: Contra Costa supervisors catch flak for declaring misinformation about virus, vaccines a ‘public health crisis’
• Mom accused of throwing drunken parties where teens were sexually assaulted
• 3 Wounded In Shooting In San Francisco’s Tenderloin
• Walgreens to Close 5 San Francisco Stores Due to Increasing Retail Theft
• San Francisco wants to convert defunct parking lots into housing
• Pedestrian intentionally hit by car becomes Oakland’s 110th homicide victim
• Man Fatally Shot In Vallejo; City’s 14th Homicide
•  Ohlone women fighting to get back their land, cultural heritage in Bay Area
• Bay Area school district investigating viral video of brutal youth football drill
• Reparations Task Force receives testimony on racial disparities in California
• 770 new laws coming to California
• A record 4.3 million workers quit their jobs in August, led by food and retail industries
• Microsoft warns it just blocked ‘BIGGEST cyberattack ever’ from ‘70,000 computers across Asia’ – including China

Kenny Returns, John Gruden Emails and Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Are the Misinformed

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Kenny returns and the shenanigans are back. We touch on some local items from former Antioch Police Chief Tammany Brooks now in Idaho, Ellie Householder recall and the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors tackling misinformation. We of course talk Las Vegas Raider Football and the John Gruden emails. Gavin Newsom signs 700+ bills and more.

Articles from the Show

• Jon Gruden resigns as Las Vegas Raiders head coach
• Contra Costa County Could Declare COVID-19 Misinformation a Public Health Crisis
• L.A. moves to make amends for historical wrongs committed against Indigenous people; downtown park to be renamed
• Police tow car of Pittsburg man seen hanging out of sunroof during sideshow
• Fire in Isleton mobile home park burns 30 structures
• Gov. Newsom approves more than 90% of bills sent to his desk
• Lancaster standoff: 3 shot, suspect dead in hostage situation
• Newport Beach homeowner who shot and killed intruder is cleared of criminal wrongdoing
• Confrontations at Walnut Creek’s Planned Parenthood clinic prompt talk of buffer zone
• Calif. mom who received $4.9M after police killed her son arrested for buying guns for other son, gang
• New program at Fresno State aims to amplify voices of marginalized people in our community
• Silicon Valley Discontent: 7 In 10 Say Quality Of Life Has Declined In Poll; 56% Considered Leaving

Antioch School Board President Hit With Recall Effort while Newsom Signs a Bunch of Bills

On this episode of WTF California, Kenny is MIA so Mike does the show solo hitting on Antioch Unified School District Board President Ellie Householder hit with a recall effort. SWAT incident in Bay Point and Tesla moving to Texas. Plus, Governor Gavin Newsom signs a bunch of bills over the weekend.

Articles From the Show

• Antioch Unified School District Board President Hit With Recall Petition
• Tesla relocating to Texas should be Silicon Valley wake-up call, critics say
• What encouraged Elon Musk to move Tesla HQ to Texas
• Man charged with more than 80 counts in Concord vehicle burglaries
• Sheriff Villanueva won’t enforce L.A. County’s COVID vaccine mandate in his department
• Natomas woman dragged, injured after carjacking from home
• $50,000 in cash, gun found in home of person suspected of EDD fraud using names of state prisoners
• LAPD shoots, kills armed person who had taken hostage in downtown L.A.
• Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to pay people to stay sober
• Newsom Eases Gang Enhanced Sentence Rules In California
• CA becomes 1st state to make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement
• Newsom signs law to eventually ban gas-powered lawn equipment in California
• California law requires some stores to display toys, other products in gender-neutral ways
• California extends cocktails-to-go and outdoor dining rules
• California makes it illegal to 'stealth,' or remove condom without consent
• Fremont city manager was arrested after domestic violence report before suddenly resigning
• CBS13 Investigates: Parents’ Facebook Groups Removed, Then Reinstated
• Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween
• ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ to return to broadcast TV after year absence

City of Antioch 2020 Crime Statistics Revisited

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we revisit the 2020 Antioch Police Crime Statistics and provide data the Antioch City Council should have invited Police Chief Tammany Brooks to present to the community.  We get into Part 1 Crime, Use of Force, Complaints, Response times and more. We opted to reshare this portion of our Monday Episode based on demand of people wanting the data after the Facebook outage prevented many from getting to the episode and wanted it rebroadcasted. We call on the Antioch City Council to have the police department give this presentation and make the slides public.

If You Dish It Out You Better Be Able to Take It

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, we get into the 2-alarm fire in the City of Antioch Thursday morning, we call on people to make your voices heard against shout down society and cancel culture--especially locally. We touch on other topics around the state.

Articles Referenced From the Show

• Schools superintendent makes it clear: Social media challenges involving assault won't be tolerated
• 11-year-old, other teens accused of East Bay crime spree
• Officer shoots armed man while responding to family dispute in Napa, police say
• Bay Area traffic ticket lawyer faces a dozen disciplinary charges
• L.A. to require COVID vaccine proof for indoor restaurants, gyms, malls in one of nation’s strictest mandates
• Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco confirms he was a member of Oath Keepers in 2014
• 'Very strong suspect' named in Zodiac killer case by cold case group

Councilmember Deflecting Fault Towards Police Continues to Embarrass Antioch Plus State News

On this episode of WTF California, yet again City of Antioch lead's the way with chaos as Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker resigns from Police Oversight Committee proves narcissism in doing so by deflecting to Antioch Police as being the problem. We talk about "Slap a Teacher" TikTok challenge, Kaiser suspends employees, health officials may revise Health Order. We then get into laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, homelessness and more.

Articles from the Show:

• Antioch Councilwoman Steps Down as Chair of Police Oversight Committee
• Joy Motts Announces 2022 Antioch City Council Run for District
• ‘Slap a teacher’ TikTok challenge prompts warning from California Teachers Association
• COVID: Kaiser suspends thousands of employees who shunned vaccine
• Bay Area health officials consider dropping indoor mask mandate, but some fear it's 'too soon'
• COVID: Contra Costa County May Modify Health Order As Hospitalizations Drop
• California ends mandatory minimum drug sentence rules
• Santa Clara County supervisors allocate $76 million to provide hero pay for county employees
• Oakland firefighters become targets of retaliation after finding backpack with guns
• San Francisco leaders approve plan to house the homeless
• San Jose approves homeless housing near police department
• Sacramento homeless encampment moves across street after being cleared out
• County supervisors vote to oppose further sexually violent predator placements
• 105 Freeway Shootout: CHP officer hurt, murder suspect dies in Paramount
• California will streamline, extend assisted death law
• New California laws aim to combat fraud in jobless benefits
• Ketchup packets, plastic utensils will only come with take-out orders if requested under new California law
• California governor vetoes ballot bill after beating recall
• Smaller Products, Rising Prices: Shrinkflation Hitting Grocery Store Shelves
• Sacramento Family Says ‘Communistic California’ Forcing Them To Leave State

About Time Antioch City Council Is Tired of Their Pet Criminal Plus Other News

 On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Antioch's Mayor and Councilmembers issue statements on the incident that occurred at Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker's home over the weekend calling for her to step down as chair of the Police Oversight Commission while others called for her resignation from the council.  City of Oakland had 17 homicides in September and are sitting at 106 homicides, City of Hayward now has 5 homicides while in San Jose thieves are now stealing artificial turf. New Bill signed by Gavin Newsom aims to make it easier to cancel subscriptions while we also get into the COVID-19 mandate for students and staff. Plus more.

Articles From the Show & State News

• Antioch city Council Members React to Incident involved Tamisha Torres-Walker
• OPD Chief Cites September As Most Violent Month Of 2021 With 17 Homicides
• Hayward logs fifth homicide of year
• Artificial Turf Stolen From San Jose Home As Drought Drives Rising Demand
• Facing teacher shortage, San Jose Unified counselors substitute in classrooms
• New California law aims to reduce deaths among Black moms
• Opioid overdose epidemic is rapidly spreading across the Bay Area
• Jason Aldean slams Gov. Gavin Newsom's vaccine mandate for kids to attend school
• New bill makes it easier for Californians to cancel online subscriptions
• Berkeley RV owners resist city street sweep
• Contra Costa County Superintendent Voices Support for Vaccine Mandate
• State Superintendent Applauds Student Vaccine Mandate Announcement as Pivotal Moment for California Schools
• California to Require Schoolchildren Get COVID Vaccine
• UCLA professor under fire after refusing to grade Black students more leniently in wake of George Floyd death
• Lottery Ticket Sold In Morro Bay Wins Massive $699.8 Million Powerball Jackpot

Antioch Police 2020 Crime Statistics Don’t Match Mayor Thorpe’s Lies

On this episode of WTF California, we release the 2020 Antioch Police Department crime statistics which highlight the reality does not fit the narrative of Mayor Lamar Thorpe and cronies Monica Wilson and Tamisha Torres-Walker as well as city clerk Ellie Householder. Also, Antioch Council muzzled the police chief from providing this data to the public. We also highlight an incident over the weekend with shots fired in front of the home of Torres-Walker who was intoxicated and uncooperative. Antioch also releases bizarre Press Release stating they are re-investigating the Torres-Walker complaint against Antioch Police which she herself and children did not participate in. Finally some good news, Oakley Police rescue dog and the San Francisco Giants are Division champs.

Articles From the Show & State News

• Dog Rescued, Family Escapes House Fire in Oakley
• Antioch Crime Stats - verbal
• Recent evidence”, avoidance of “impropriety” lead Antioch to hire another investigator for councilwoman’s complaints against police
• Berkeley RV owners resist city street sweep
• Oakland education activist fatally shot during home burglary, city's 105th homicide this year
• Would-be carjacker shot by victim: Pomona Police Department
• Chino police arrest 13-year-old student accused of sexually assaulting 4 girls; more victims and info sought
• Man steals ambulance, hits cars during reckless ride, Sacramento Police say
• Study: More than half of police killings were misclassified between 1980 and 2018
• Contra Costa County Superintendent Voices Support for Vaccine Mandate
• State Superintendent Applauds Student Vaccine Mandate Announcement as Pivotal Moment for California Schools
• California to Require Schoolchildren Get COVID Vaccine
• Community college district Chancellor Reece reinstated from administrative leave in late-night split vote
• UCLA professor under fire after refusing to grade Black students more leniently in wake of George Floyd death

Now That State Has Reformed Police, Lets Focus on Reforming Criminals

On this Friday episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight yesterdays police activity at John Muir Hospital in Brentwood after an Antioch Police chase of a stolen vehicle after a carjacking in Oakland. Governor Gavin Newsom signs multiple police reform bills. BART is dealing with overdose deaths--3 this week.  Plus more.

Articles from the show:

• Antioch and Brentwood Police Nab Carjacking Suspect After Highway 4 Pursuit
• Newsom signs package of bills aimed at police reform
• Governor Newsom Signs Policing Reform Legislation
• Troubling trend of suspected overdose deaths on the BART system
• Immigrant rights activists block morning traffic on Golden Gate Bridge
• Report: Valhalla High supervisor used ‘inappropriate’ restraint in breaking up fight, should be reassigned
• San Francisco judge savages Chesa Boudin in court, then apologizes
• San Diego siblings admit guilt in forced labor scheme involving their cousin 
• Former San Joaquin county corrections officer found guilty of raping inmates
• Ex-Long Beach police officer indicted on federal child pornography charges
• Unvaccinated Kaiser Permanente employees could face unpaid leave come Friday
• CALIFORNIA DROUGHT: State Water Officials Warn Californians To Brace For Another Dry Winter
• Democrat behind California rent cap law to leave Assembly for San Francisco attorney’s office
• Gov. Newsom signs bill advancing LA County's return of Bruce's Beach

Antioch Future Agenda Items, Oakley Library Along with State Topics and Chiclets

On this episode of WTF California, we discuss future agenda item requests by the Antioch City Council, Oakley made a smart business decision in rejecting county offer that could have led to library site. Students in Yuba City School found with gun and ammo, Oakland schools close over fleas and San Jose apologizes for Chinese immigrants in role in systematic racism. Plus more.

Articles From the Show

• Potential Library Site in Trouble After Oakley City Council Rejects Cooperative Agreement With Contra Costa County
• 2 Yuba City High School students found with gun and ammunition, district says
• 'Major problem' with fleas forces 2 Oakland schools to close
• San Jose apologizes for Chinese immigrants for the role in 'systemic racism'
• Santa Cruz County Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate Amid Declining Spread of COVID-19
•  Major Alameda County Illegal Marijuana Grow Busted — 100,000 Plants, $10 Million In Cash Seized
• CPUC leader steps down 5 years early amid threats of wildfire, power outages
• Chronic absenteeism up throughout Northern California school districts

Antioch Begins Talk on Use of Force Policy, More Low Income Apartments Coming Near You

On this episode of WTF California, City of Antioch honors Antioch Police Chief Tammany Brooks as Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker abstains from that portion of the meeting. Governor Gavin Newsom signs multiple housing bills so get ready for more housing near you. Kenny talks about the EDD story about a Pittsburg roofer and calls BS. Santa Rosa lawmaker suggests sanctioned sideshows while Lodi City Councilman arraigned on money laundering charges plus more.

Articles From the Show:

• This is the most popular Halloween candy in the nation
• Antioch Council, police department, others honor outgoing Police Chief Brooks, offers his final remarks to staff, community
• Antioch Police Oversight Committee recommends policy banning restrains that can cause asphyxia on 5-0 vote
• Gov. Newsom signs more than two-dozen housing bills
• Governor signs affordable housing package as statewide eviction moratorium slated to end
• California treasurer often shared hotel rooms with employees
• After more than a year of hassles, East Bay roofer gets EDD backpay with one well-placed phone call
• Santa Rosa Lawmaker Proposes Plan For City-Sanctioned Sideshows
• Lodi city council member arraigned on money laundering charges
• ‘Appalling’: Police Commission head denounces unvaccinated LAPD officers, ‘dubious’ exemption claims
• Governor Vetoes Lorena Gonzalez Bill to Expand Paid Family Leave Benefits