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Election Results, Chesa Boudin Recalled and Matthew McConaughey Call for Gun Laws

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On this episode of WTF California Podcast, Burkholder goes remote as we discuss the election results of Contra Costa County and highlight races across the state—including the recall of liberal San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. Diana Becton will remain Contra Costa County District Attorney while Sheriff David Livingston cruised to re-election. City of Walnut Creek set to require gun owners to lock up firearms. Matthew McConaughey makes powerful appeal for new gun laws. Meanwhile, we talk “Drag Queen 101” after Senator Scott Wieners tweet about placing in it in k-12 curriculum. We close on shrinkflation.

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Media Finally Covers Contra Costa DA Race, Sign Thief and Water Rights

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On this episode of WTF California, Kenny survived his 50th birthday party, however, his liver filed for divorce.  We see the media is now covering the money and talking points in the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Race between Diana Becton and Mary Knox — Knox must win! Meanwhile, Vicki Gordon who vying for Contra Costa clerk-recorder, was caught last week taking an opponent’s campaign sign from a Pleasant Hill property. We cover gas prices, crime and illegal drone use by setting off fireworks plus more including best fast food chain and best craft breweries.

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DA Diana Becton Politics Unwanted by Alexis Gabe Family, School Safety and Kenny’s Birthday

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On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we discuss the Oakley Police Department press conference on the Alexis Gabe case and urge District Attorney Diana Becton to issue a public apology to the Gabe family.  Alameda County issues indoor mask mandate again. LA County soon behind. We then discuss school safety and how Senate passes bill to allow schools not to report threats to law enforcement, Gavin Newsom is lax on school safety. CHP honors good Samaritans for helping officer shot. We talk about some other stuff as well as Kenny turning 50.

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Alexis Gabe Update, Becton Owes Butler Family Apology and Earthquakes

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On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we get some breaking news out of Washington regarding the Alexis Gabe case which Oakley Police will update later Thursday. Morning earthquake in Bay Point. We highlight a recent campaign ad by supporters of Diana Becton for District Attorney in which Mary Knox issued a fact check. If Becton had any integrity she would apologize and remove the ad from circulation. Berkeley teen arrested for recruiting others for high school mass shooting and bomb threat. We tough on two criminal reform bills that are terrible in AB 300 and AB 333. Meanwhile, 1700 lbs of fireworks confiscated and Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to go back to office full-time.


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Antioch Crime Data the Mayor Doesn’t Want You to Know, Lifeguard Pay and Gas Tax

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On this episode of WTF California, the Antioch Police Department crime statistics for 2020 and 2021 are in and we go over the data after Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe failed to place it on an agenda. We then get into lifeguard pay. Lawmakers continue to fail at providing gas tax relief for California. Plus more.

 

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DUI’s, Becton’s Million Dollar Campaign Contributions and Gabe Kapler’s Protest

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On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight way to many people are drinking and driving including the vice mayor of Concord. CHP nails 891 drivers for DUI. Plus other DUI related incidents over the weekend. Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton has received nearly a $1 million in outside funding for her campaign to defeat Mary Knox. Donald Trump Jr. goes on rant blaming “wokeness” and “Laziness” for school shooting. We also take San Francisco Giant manager Gabe Kapler and his protest. Finally, question of the day is how long do you shower? We ask this as LA Times does a story on what the right length of time for California drought shower.

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Mayors Blocking Facebook Comments, School Safety and Oakland Police Chief

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On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we talk Top Gun 2 (no spoilers). We get into how the fired Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was vindicated for a wrongful termination, VTA lawsuit and school safety as people are on high alert—Fresno talks security measures. Meanwhile, lawsuit filed after Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear blocked people on her official campaign Facebook page. We get into a variety of other topics on this Friday before Memorial Day.

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An Interview with Ken Carlson Candidate for Contra Costa County County Supervisor

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On this episode of WTF California, we interview with Ken Carlson, who is a councilmember at the City of Pleasant Hill, is a candidate for Contra Costa County Supervisor. We talk about a variety of issues from public safety, housing, economic development and environmental issues. Plus more

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Ken’s been getting it done for our community for over 30 years. He attended Mountain View Elementary in Concord and Pleasant Hill Middle and High Schools. Proud Eagle Scout with Walnut Creek Troop 820. Ken learned at an early age about giving back. His grandfather, James Moriarty, served Contra Costa as a county supervisor. His mom, a registered nurse, cared for our most vulnerable at Hospice of the East Bay. Ken joined the Concord Police force where he served for 29-years working as a neighborhood patrol officer and crisis negotiator to help keep our families and community safe.

In 2012, Ken’s neighbors elected him to the Pleasant Hill City Council, where he served as mayor and vice mayor. He made history as the city’s first openly gay councilmember, and got the job done when he delivered a new library and park, upgraded our roads, and chaired the Council’s Economic Development subcommittee to bring new jobs to our community.

Today, Ken is running for Contra Costa supervisor because, now more than ever, we need leaders who get it and have the experience and results to get it done for Contra Costa-like tackling our housing crisis, jumpstarting our stalled economy, and delivering a cleaner, more sustainable environment.

Campaign issues:

  • Fix the housing crisis – by working with local leaders to find commonsense housing solutions that work for our community so all Contra Costans, regardless of income, have access to safe affordable housing
  • Make public safety priority #1 –  so all families feel safe in Contra Costa and deliver appropriate social reforms

  • Help our economy recover – from the pandemic by cutting red tape for small businesses, investing in business development, and incentivizing hiring local workers so our teachers, nurses, and firefighters can afford to live where they serve.

  • Fight climate change and promote a more sustainable county – create an action plan to protect the Delta and our water supply, and fight for commonsense solutions that mitigate wildfires and sea level rise.

For more on Ken Carlson, visit him at: www.kencarlson.vote

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Another School Shooting, Antioch Council Meeting Recap and School Resource Officers

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On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we highlight the root of all problems is the human behavior not the tool used such as any weapon. We react to President Joe Biden’s comments, Golden State Warrior coach Steve Kerr and Bay Area Law Enforcement promising increased patrols around schools. We advocate for student safety and SRO’s.  In Oakley, Alexis Gabe reward increased to $100k, more affordable homes coming to Bay Point in Contra Costa County and we talk Antioch City Council Meeting. Plus more.

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Newsom Claims NIMBYism Ruining State, Oakland’s Dumb Business Tax and Monkeypox

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On this episode of WTF California, we highlight how on one hand Governor Gavin Newsom is saying NIMBYism is destroying the state because he wants more housing but on the other hand he is saying we could see mandatory water cuts–he is a hypocrite. We talk gas prices, LGBTQ+ parade boycotts, Livermore plans treatment facility with an actual plan while judge dismisses an ADA lawsuit. Meanwhile, City of Oakland proposing a terrible progressive tax on businesses which could go on the ballot. Finally, we talk social media addition bill and monkey pox.

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