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Axon Public Safety and Surveillance Contract

The City Council approved an 8-year, $21.7 million contract with Axon for police body-worn cameras, tasers, drones, and automated license plate readers, sparking intense debate over community privacy and public safety.

7 mentions (6 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026

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Wildfire Defense and Evacuation Preparedness

Homeowners report insurers telling them to remove trees for wildfire defensible space; the city has 2,400 acres of open space backing up to homes, making this a growing issue.

11 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026