July 20, 2023
San Diego Streetlights are in the News. Again.
A years-long streetlight debate and a new lighting mystery
Two local news stations in San Diego have aired news stories about streetlights in the last 48 hours. Here is the breaking news:
Mystery surrounds double street lights in San Diego
Double-redundant street lights have appeared in San Diego, sparking confusion and speculation.
As reported by the KUSI News I-Team, some lighting people are selling suspenders to street corners that already have belts.
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Unexplained presence of double street lights in San Diego raises questions.
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Residents puzzled by the mysterious installation of two street lights on a single pole.
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Authorities have not provided a clear explanation for the unusual phenomenon.
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Speculation arises regarding potential reasons behind the double street lights.
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The double lights may be a result of an experimental lighting project.
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The city of San Diego seeks to address concerns and provide clarification.
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Residents and officials eagerly await an official statement to resolve the mystery.
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O.B. = Ocean Beach
San Diego's ongoing smart streetlights debate gets pushed out three years
CBS 8 San Diego reports that the San Diego City Council has voted to extend the deadline for reviewing the use of surveillance tools, such as street light cameras and license plate readers, by three years. Concerns about privacy and the invasion of personal space have been raised by community members. The San Diego Police Department plans to install 500 new streetlight cameras and automated license plate readers at a cost of $4 million. The cameras will be used to investigate significant crimes after they occur, and private areas will be digitally masked to protect privacy.
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San Diego City Council extends the deadline for reviewing surveillance tool usage by three years.
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Community members express concerns about privacy invasion due to increased surveillance.
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San Diego Police Department plans to install 500 streetlight cameras and license plate readers.
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Cameras will be used for investigating significant crimes after they occur, not monitored in real time.
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Private areas will be digitally masked to protect privacy.
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Cameras will be concentrated in higher crime areas, particularly south of Interstate 8.
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The public will have an opportunity for comment during the review process.
