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Dozens asked the council to stop using Flock license‑plate readers, citing privacy and errors. A councilmember requested a public tally of spending and clearer audits.
Residents on Sept. 16 urged the Bakersfield City Council to end its contracts with Flock cameras. Speaker Alexandria Park warned the system risks false accusations and data misuse.
Bridge Logistics Properties picked up a 545,836-square-foot cross-dock in Stockton and a 198,676-square-foot site in Fremont, tying the deals to AI and advanced manufacturing demand.
A class-action suit filed Sept. 18 in San Francisco alleges four AI rivals coordinated to slow product improvements, citing Sept. 12 public posts and a July 2026 employees’ statement. Paid subscribers in the Valley could feel any slowdown in updates.
Both candidates for governor declined to commit to the AI safety steps Gov. Gavin Newsom asked for on Friday, leaving Valley agencies and employers waiting on specifics.
