Amid Flock backlash, LAPD moves forward with license plate readers from another company

Los Angeles Times - Oct 29, 2026

While Flock has faced the brunt of the country's backlash against automated license plate readers, its main competitor has emerged as a winner in the race to equip LAPD with surveillance technology.

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Castaic's Chiquita Canyon landfill blamed for headaches, dizziness and wheezing, says state lawsuit

California Atty. General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday that his office is seeking civil penalties and equitable relief against the operators of Castaic's Chiquita Canyon Landfill for allegedly mismanaging the operation, lawsuit says.

Judge denies feds' request to block 20,000 California ballots in blistering opinion

Oct 29, 2026

Judge denies feds' request to block 20,000 California ballots in blistering opinion

U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled that the administration's allegations were "not credible" and that the intervention it sought would violate a host of federal laws.

Putin: Russia in 'close contact' with 'genius' Musk over satellite networks

Oct 28, 2026

Putin: Russia in 'close contact' with 'genius' Musk over satellite networks

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as a “genius” Wednesday while revealing that Russia has been in contact with the billionaire as the country works to develop a rival satellite internet network. Putin made the remarks during a summit with African leaders in Moscow, where Maksut Shadayev, Russia’s digital development minister, briefed...

Website leaks data on more than 40,000 DHS employees

Oct 28, 2026

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Tack on another day of misery from high tides that have swamped Southern California coast

Oct 28, 2026

Tack on another day of misery from high tides that have swamped Southern California coast

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FEC electronic filing system back online after multiday outage

Oct 28, 2026

FEC electronic filing system back online after multiday outage

The Federal Election Commission's (FEC) electronic filing system was restored and online Wednesday afternoon, nearly two days after the system initially went down with little explanation. In a post on social platform X shortly before 5 p.m. EDT Wednesday, the FEC announced the filing system was "back online and available to filers," adding work is...

Meta, Snap head back to Los Angeles court for social media addiction trial

Oct 28, 2026

Meta, Snap head back to Los Angeles court for social media addiction trial

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Los Angeles approves ban on oil production after years-long fight

Oct 28, 2026

Los Angeles approves ban on oil production after years-long fight

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Arellano: The Dolores Huerta I'll remember

Oct 28, 2026

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SoCal man sentenced after violent drive ends in deadly crash into teens on bikes

Oct 28, 2026

SoCal man sentenced after violent drive ends in deadly crash into teens on bikes

A Ventura County man was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison after driving into a group of bicyclists, killing a 16-year-old.

House Democrat: Paper ballots protect against Musk's potential election hacking

Oct 28, 2026

House Democrat: Paper ballots protect against Musk's potential election hacking

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), the ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee, said Wednesday that the use of paper ballots prevents hacking from tech mogul Elon Musk, who is supporting Republicans this election cycle. “Forty-nine of the 50 states have paper records of the ballots, right?” Himes said on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe.” “Except for...

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