Peninsula surveillance debate and Mountain View local elections

Mountain View has decided to drop Flock cameras, while Palo Alto audits its system and may terminate it amid privacy concerns and unauthorized-data-access questions. The November 3 Mountain View City Council race has eight candidates competing for three seats; an October 8 forum and voter guide are forthcoming. Nearby Palo Alto campaign-finance reporting shows Yudy Deng leading with $166,128, highlighting regional donor networks and housing-policy stakes.