Thursday December 18, 2025

In today's episode, we cover the Oakland City Council's decision to extend the controversial automatic license plate reader program, adding over two dozen cameras to the existing network. Councilmember Zac Unger assures it will be the most safeguarded in the Bay Area, despite privacy concerns. In sports, the Golden State Warriors face the Phoenix Suns, aiming to recover from a tough loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Suns, performing well against Western Conference teams, pose a significant challenge. In weather, expect patchy drizzle and fog clearing by late morning, with rain likely tonight and through the weekend. In tech, Walmart continues to resist NFC payments like Apple Pay, sticking to its own contactless options to gather customer data. Meanwhile, Bitcoin drops 1% to $87,000, Ethereum falls 4% ...