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The OaklandsideReportingAug 21, 2026By Jose Fermoso

Speed cameras caught half a million speedsters in 6 months. Many aren’t from Oakland

Speed cameras caught half a million speedsters in 6 months. Many aren’t from Oakland A new city report found that the speed camera on 73rd Avenue in East Oakland caught the most speeding drivers of any of 35 camera locations. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9MM-for-Trees-1600x1067.jpg" /> Most speeders in Oakland just got warnings. But of 194,000 citations, most went to non-Oakland addresses. Mayor Lee has declared success, saying drivers are already slowing down.

Barbara Lee

Crime and Law Enforcement Speed Cameras Traffic Violations Oakland

cbsnews.comReportingAug 20, 2026

Cameras lead to large drop in speeding drivers after 6 months, Oakland officials say

... Mayor Barbara Lee said in a statement. During the first six months of operation, the city issued 194,000 citations and 332,000 warnings. Officials...

Barbara Lee

Crime and Law Enforcement Speeding Oakland

SFGateReportingAug 19, 2026

Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13

California Attorney General Rob Bonta discusses a lawsuit against Meta during a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Oakland, Calif. Joining...

Rob Bonta

Crime and Law Enforcement Government Operations and Politics Lawsuit Social Media California Oakland

cnn.comReportingAug 19, 2026

Meta is back in the courtroom to face its biggest social media addiction trial yet - CNN

California Attorney General Rob Bonta arrives at a federal courthouse in Oakland on Tuesday for opening statements in a multistate case against Meta...

Rob Bonta

Crime and Law Enforcement Oakland California

The OaklandsideReportingAug 18, 2026By Esther Kaplan

Meta trial claiming platforms addicted children begins in Oakland

Meta trial claiming platforms addicted children begins in Oakland California Attorney General Rob Bonta arrives at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse for a high-profile trial of Meta on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Oakland. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AP26230566107039-1600x1067.jpg" /> California’s Attorney General argues the social media giant misled the public about the mental health impacts of Instagram and Facebook on its youngest users.

Rob Bonta

Crime and Law Enforcement Health Mental Health Social Media Oakland California