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Youth Activists Target Larsen Over Surveillance | Oakland News
Youth climate activists stormed San Francisco streets this past Friday, targeting crypto billionaire Chris Larsen’s home to protest his $9M donation to fund surveillance tech — including controversial Flock Safety cameras — arguing that public safety funds should go to housing, jobs, and social services instead. While police tout these cameras for locating stolen vehicles and missing persons, critics say there’s little evidence they reduce crime. The protest is part of a nationwide movement, with El Cerrito already removing its Flock cameras — and more actions, including a Sunday rally in…
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