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Judge hands San Jose win in lawsuit challenging license plate reader network

by Keith Menconi, San Jose Spotlight October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging San Jose’s network of license plate reader cameras, dealing a legal setback to opponents of a technology used to fight crime that has divided the city’s residents over fears of dragnet surveillance. In a ruling delivered Friday, Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey El-Hajj rejected arguments that […]

Crime & Public Safety

San Jose residents demand police chief’s resignation over Flock camera misuse

by Joyce Chu, San Jose Spotlight October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Haney, Jenkins propose penalties for officers who misuse license plate reader data

by Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Marin News Matters

Ark audit: Federally linked license-plate searches continue after Tiburon safeguards

by Kevin Hessel, The Ark September 29, 2026September 28, 2026

San Jose again tries to tighten controls on automated license plate readers

by Keith Menconi, San Jose Spotlight September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Local News

Stockton police boost oversight after officer misused Flock license plate tracking system

Stanford drops Flock license plate cameras after campus pushback, will use Genetec

by Kayla Chan, Bay City News August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

El Cerrito begins removal of license plate reader cameras

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Local News

Stockton sticks with Flock cameras as other cities pull back over ICE and privacy concerns

Alameda County extends Flock contract for 18 months despite privacy concerns

by Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

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