How a fresh-faced Oakland council may reflect a shift in city’s politics
OAKLAND — City Councilmember Ken Houston says he doesn’t “give a rip” if people are upset he made…
AI-powered surveillance company will continue to monitor Oakland’s streets
OAKLAND — Reversing course despite months of public opposition, the city voted Tuesday to keep a controversial license-plate…
AI-powered surveillance company will continue to monitor Oakland’s streets
OAKLAND — The city will stick with a surveillance company that scans license plates to help law enforcement…
Oakland revives $2 million deal for surveillance cameras despite ICE fears
OAKLAND — The company that manufactures Oakland’s surveillance cameras remains in play to secure a new $2 million…
Oakland revives $2 million deal for surveillance cameras despite ICE fears
OAKLAND — The company that manufactures Oakland’s surveillance cameras remains in play to secure a new $2 million…
San Jose’s vast surveillance network is watching you. Be afraid.
The government surveils you every time you drive through San Jose, collecting a trove of highly revealing data…
San Jose’s vast surveillance network is watching you. Be afraid.
The government surveils you every time you drive through San Jose, collecting a trove of highly revealing data…
California Privacy Regulators Fine ROR Partners for Unregistered Data Broker Activity, Maria Nava
On December 3, 2025 the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) issued an enforcement decision against ROR Partners…
Sacramento residents challenge city over river trail project
Sacramento’s plan to extend the Sacramento River Parkway with a new four-mile trail segment from Garcia Bend Park…
Sacramento residents challenge city over river trail project
Sacramento’s plan to extend the Sacramento River Parkway with a new four-mile trail segment from Garcia Bend Park…
If ICE comes to a hospital, nurses must protect patients
By Kimberly Galindo, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.…
Newsom ends data sharing meant to increase CalFresh users
By Phoebe Huss, CalMatters A sign advertising “Market Match,” a program that matches CalFresh benefits up to $10…