On this episode of WTF California, we highlight how the state is screwing over California drivers by delaying its gas rebate checks until October. Berkeley should unimagine its public safety and begin putting funds back into the police department. Antioch Herald reports FPPC investigating three complaints against City of Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe. Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia’s opponent is a little off with keyboard commando threats—public should support Gioia in this election. We agree its nice to see landlords suing Alameda County over its COVID eviction moratorium. Meanwhile, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is apparently ripping off campaign ideas from his opponent Lance Christensen. Plus more.
Articles From the Show:
- Average US gasoline price jumps 15 cents to $4.38 per gallon. CA sits at $5.82
- Gov. Newsom expects delay in California gas rebate checks, report says
- Newsom: Gas rebate would be delayed until October under Legislature plan
- Berkeley council votes to reimagine public safety by creating new department
- What the Candidates for California Attorney General Are Saying About Defund the Police, Restorative Justice
- FPPC following up on three campaign finance violation complaints against Thorpe
- John Gioia’s opponent brings threats, vitriol into Contra Costa County supervisor’s election race
- Editorial: Contra Costa Supervisor John Gioia has earned another term
- Bill allowing preteen vaccines without parental OK advances
- 5 Bay Area landlords sue Alameda Co. claiming COVID eviction moratorium is ‘illegal’
- New immigration court poised for Concord as public defender likely denied more funds
- Church linked to San Jose kidnapping also tied to apparent exorcism death of 3-year-old girl
- Tracy basketball coach accused of sending sexual messages to teen boy
- Man Armed With Sword Surrenders After Police Standoff
- LA County health officials report slight drop in COVID hospitalizations
- CA Superintendent of Public Instruction ‘Ripping Off’ Challenger’s Campaign Issues