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🌱 Patch AM: Why Saratoga backed away from Flock cameras as San Jose doubles down

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Hello Saratoga! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Saratoga backed away from Flock cameras as San Jose doubles down

Also on today's calendar: Fence Building Workshop and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 56.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Judge dismisses constitutional challenge to San Jose license plate readers (eastbaytimes.com) — San Jose's license plate reader program just survived a major constitutional challenge, but Saratoga is among several nearby communities that have already dropped or sharply limited Flock camera use. The ruling may influence future Bay Area surveillance debates, even as civil rights groups continue to push back and highlight local examples of database abuse and privacy risks.
   

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Ok Saratoga! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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