Oakland Students Head Back to School — Without Their Phones, Meta Trial Set to Begin for Getting Kids Addicted to Social Media
Summary
Stanford faces privacy concerns over a new surveillance contract, while Oakland schools implement cell phone bans and teens seek real-world social spaces. Local news covers a new SMART rail station, Randy’s Donuts’ Santa Clara debut, and the Gann fire’s impact. Additionally, a judge blocks Shasta County’s election changes, and a major federal trial against Meta regarding youth addiction begins in Oakland.
Topics discussed
Intro and headlines: Stanford surveillance, SMART rail, OUSD phones
Stanford switches license plate readers to Genetech amid privacy concerns
SMART proposes new passenger station in Geyserville, North Bay
Oakland schools enforce cell phone ban; students cite safety worries
California teens crave in-person hangouts to combat loneliness
Randy's Donuts opens in Santa Clara, rivaling local shop Stan's
California Report intro: Cyclospora, Gann fire, Shasta election
Cyclospora outbreak hurts CA leafy green farmers despite no local link
Gann fire: Families return home; one death confirmed in Angels Camp
Judge blocks Shasta County election changes as violating state law
Meta trial begins: AGs sue over teen addiction and platform design
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