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California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology.

California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology.

California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows

September 18, 2026

Chief of Police Rafael Quintero speaks with Burbank council members during a public meeting Sept. 15, 2026.

Chief of Police Rafael Quintero speaks with Burbank council members during a public meeting Sept. 15, 2026.

Divided Burbank council to debate ban on law enforcement’s license plate readers

September 16, 2026

An El Monte police vehicle.

An El Monte police vehicle.

El Monte police shoot suspect after armed standoff at burning house

September 14, 2026

A deputy takes into custody one of the 25 individuals arrested during Operation Shelter Me Aug. 21, 2026, in Rancho Cucamonga.

A deputy takes into custody one of the 25 individuals arrested during Operation Shelter Me Aug. 21, 2026, in Rancho Cucamonga.

Homeless outreach effort in Rancho Cucamonga connects with over 90 people; deputies arrest 25

August 28, 2026

Handguns on display at a gun shop in California on July 12, 2022.

Handguns on display at a gun shop in California on July 12, 2022.

In California’s biggest cities, Turner’s Outdoorsman is a top source of crime guns

August 28, 2026

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco observes oral arguments Aug. 24, 2026, in San Francisco as the California Supreme Court considers two lawsuits challenging his investigation into alleged election law violations.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco observes oral arguments Aug. 24, 2026, in San Francisco as the California Supreme Court considers two lawsuits challenging his investigation into alleged election law violations.

California justices seem skeptical of Sheriff Chad Bianco’s defense in ballot seizure case

August 26, 2026

Arcadia City Council members David Fu and Sharon Kwan.

Arcadia City Council members David Fu and Sharon Kwan.

Arcadia council denies members’ requests for transparency hearings

August 25, 2026

Baldwin Park City Hall.

Baldwin Park City Hall.

Former Baldwin Park, Compton councilmen heading to prison in bribery schemes

August 25, 2026

From left, Arcadia then-Mayor Michael Cao, State Treasurer Fiona Ma and James Su at an event in 2024.

From left, Arcadia then-Mayor Michael Cao, State Treasurer Fiona Ma and James Su at an event in 2024.

Arcadia councilman used company raided by FBI for campaign media

August 11, 2026

City Hall in Ontario, California.

City Hall in Ontario, California.

Ontario council to consider removing Wapner from regional boards after FBI raid

August 8, 2026

A Flock Safety automatic license plate reader camera is attached to a pole along Olive Avenue in Fresno on Feb. 19, 2026.

A Flock Safety automatic license plate reader camera is attached to a pole along Olive Avenue in Fresno on Feb. 19, 2026.

‘Don’t Flock me’: California, US lawmakers debate license plate reader technology

August 6, 2026

Vandals painted racist graffiti on this mural at the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center.

Vandals painted racist graffiti on this mural at the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center.

Vandals deface mural at Jewish temple destroyed in Eaton Fire

July 27, 2026