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🌱 Why Central Marin is cutting ties with Flock’s license-plate cameras.

Also, don't miss The Sound and the Fury Fest on the Corte Madera Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Central Marin is cutting ties with Flock's license-plate cameras.
  • Want to turn political worry into action this October in Corte Madera?

Also on today's calendar: The Sound and the Fury Fest and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Cool with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ark audit finds federally linked license-plate searches continue after Tiburon's safeguards (thearknewspaper.com) — Corte Madera residents should know their police authority is dropping Flock license-plate cameras in October over privacy and data-sharing concerns, with local councilmembers citing loss of trust in the company. The decision comes as neighboring Tiburon faces scrutiny for extensive outside searches of its cameras and shifting policies, fueling a broader regional and statewide debate over automated license-plate surveillance and civil liberties.
   

• Political activist to speak at Marin events (marinij.com) — Corte Madera residents can hear activist and author Gary Lucks discuss grassroots political organizing and the 2026 elections at a Book Passage event on Oct. 6. Lucks, a longtime Democratic organizer, will share strategies from his new book on turning political anxiety into action and effective local volunteering.
   

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  • Join Marin Mahjong at The Village at Corte Madera on Thursday, September 17 for a relaxed afternoon of Chinese Mahjong, good company, and a little midweek fun.
    Mahjong Social Play | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM The Village at Corte Madera | 1618 Redwood Highway Find us in the Center Courtyard near Gap and Vuori. Come… (Nextdoor Chapman Park)
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    It's essentially adjacent to our crawl space. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks. (Nextdoor Chapman Park)
  • American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager) in Corte Madera. Apply here.
  • T Mobile US posted a job opening for Retail Associate Manager in Corte Madera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Corte Madera here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Man Walking With Loaded Shotgun Arrested In Marin County: Police (patch.com)
  • Schwab's surprise unveiling of Anthropic deal at Future Proof shows it has an AI ace up its sleeve, but it may take five years or more to catch up with Altruist, if at all, say two analysts (riabiz.com)
  • Hog Island Oyster Co. To Open First East Bay Location In Lafayette (whatnow.com)

Mill Valley

  • Ten & Two Fall Drink Review (mvnews.org)
  • Dick Spotswood: Singular issues dominate council races for some Marin voters (marinij.com)

San Francisco

  • SF Lawmaker Demands Release Of Former News Anchor Turned Staffer Detained By ICE (patch.com)
  • San Francisco Pizzeria Ranked Among Best In The World (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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