Oakland Surveillance Debate, Warriors vs Suns, Bitcoin Dip

Thursday December 18, 2025In today's episode, we cover the Oakland City Council's decision to extend the controversial automatic license plate reader program, expanding Flock cameras despite privacy concerns. The Warriors, eighth in the Western Conference, face the Phoenix Suns, seventh, after a tough loss to the Trail Blazers. Stephen Curry aims to lead the Warriors to victory. Weather in San Francisco features patchy drizzle and mostly cloudy skies with highs around sixty. Rain and thunderstorms are expected through the weekend. Nationally, a judge blocks layoffs of federal employees, impacting the US State and Education Departments. In business news, Walmart continues to reject NFC payments like Apple Pay, opting for its own systems to gather customer data. In tech, Bitcoin drops 1 percent to $87,000, Ethereum falls 4 percent to $2,800, and XRP decreases 3 percent to $1.85. Lastly, mark your calendars for the Los Angeles 28 Olympics ticket draw opening on January 14, offering early access to residents in the greater Los Angeles area and Oklahoma City. Stay informed with the Los Angeles 28 newsletter for the latest updates.@sunnymorningsmedia