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Wednesday October 7th Patch AM (Kevin B.)

Good morning El Cerrito! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • Why El Cerrito is backing away from Flock license plate cameras.

Also on today's calendar: The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kevin B.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
  • Friday: Fog to sun, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Judge dismisses constitutional challenge to San Jose license plate readers (eastbaytimes.com) β€” El Cerrito is cited among several Bay Area communities that have dropped or sharply restricted their use of Flock license plate cameras, even as a judge just upheld San Jose's broad ALPR program against a constitutional challenge. The ruling highlights a growing split between cities embracing these systems for crime-fighting and others, like El Cerrito, that are pulling back over privacy and potential abuse concerns.
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πŸ“Έ Pigeons strike a pose at Pt. Richmond. β€”Kevin B.

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  • Police Arrest Robbery Suspect Weeks After Shootout At Oakland Store (patch.com)

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