Oakland police are towing Tesla cars for crime scene footage
If you own a Tesla, you could be unwittingly involved in a crime scene if your car is parked nearby Oakland police requested video footage from a Tesla parked near the crime scene to assist with the investigation. Video automatically recorded by EV cameras can provide crucial evidence in solving crimes. If the Tesla owner cannot be found, police will tow the electric car away with a search warrant to obtain the shooting video. Modern cars are covered in sensors and cameras, primarily to support their sophisticated ADAS systems. However, as numerous cases have demonstrated, these cameras can also help solve crimes. The Oakland Police Department reportedly towed away multiple Tesla cars that happened to be parked near crime scenes to look for evidence in the Sentry Mode footage. While the EV and its owner are usually not involved in the incident, the video footage from the scene is extremely important to the case. Police usually ask the owner for…
Oakland receives $3 million in climate adaptation grant
The Port of Oakland, in partnership with the City of Oakland, has been awarded a $3 million grant from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Sustainable Transportation Planning and Climate Adaptation. The grant is designed to address potential flooding issues caused by sea level rise (SLR) and groundwater intrusion (GWI). Director of Environmental Programs and Planning Colleen Liang emphasized the importance of the funding: “Sea level rise and groundwater intrusion pose an existential threat to the Port and the City. We are grateful to Caltrans for this award. We will use this funding to support adaptation strategies for vulnerable populations at the Port and in the City of Oakland.” The plan, titled "Sea Level Rise and Oakland's Infrastructure and Frontline Communities: Climate Adaptation Planning for Community-Led Resilience Projects," includes conducting an asset inventory and vulnerability assessment. The project will focus on the expected impacts of sea level rise and sea level rise on the port and nearby Oakland communities.…
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