CalEnviroScreen directs billions of dollars to California communities in need. Here’s how it works
Yoohyun Jung, San Francisco Chronicle (MCT) CalEnviroScreen — short for California Communities Environmental Health Screening — was developed by the ...
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PG&E testing wildfire cameras with AI
Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif. (MCT) Pacific Gas and Electric Company recently announced that it is testing cameras integrated with artificial intelligence ...
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How a tool that tracks California’s ‘disadvantaged communities’ is costing S.F. millions in state funding
Ryan Kost By, San Francisco Chronicle (MCT) The 10-by-10-foot room on Stockton Street felt small even in 2008 when Emma Yip moved in with ...
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Governor Announces 18 Middle-Mile Broadband Infrastructure Projects
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the first round of 18 broadband infrastructure projects that are part of this year's ...
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Q&A: California’s CIO and CISO reveal next steps for the state’s new cybersecurity strategy
Since Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California’s first state-wide cybersecurity strategy last month, IT officials have been promoting the plan as ...
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Newsom Announces Cradle-to-Career Data System Governing Board Appointments
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced seven new appointments on Friday, including four new appointments to the Cradle-to-Career Data System Governing Board ...
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Another San Diego unicorn: Drata raises $100 million for security compliance automation software
Mike Freeman, The San Diego Union-Tribune (MCT) With cyberattacks rising, more subscription software providers must prove they have robust security ...
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California Making Progress with Mapping Technology
An updated mapping tool to identify communities impacted by pollution in California has won high praise from the Little Hoover ...
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State Calls for First Round of Technology Modernization Proposals
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed California toward a more digital state government, and the state is eager to continue its efforts ...
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A Look at California’s New Cybersecurity Roadmap
Cal-Secure Aims to Cut Costs, Upskill Staff, and Improve Statewide Security. California’s cybersecurity journey is full of setbacks and successes, ...
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New Law Aims for Digital Equity in Broadband Services
More than 96 percent of Californians receive broadband internet service from a Digital Infrastructure and Video Completion Act (DIVCA) franchisee ...
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California Updates Telework Policy Amid Crisis
For the first time in more than 10 years, California has updated its telework policy for state employees. The Government ...
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Does California Need a Data Academy?
State explores new ways to boost IT talent. Whether it’s a city IT department or a state technology office, it’s ...
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New Mobile App Gives California Residents a Warning Seconds Before Quakes Hit
When it comes to emergencies, especially natural disasters, seconds can mean the difference between life and death. MyShake is a ...
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AI activists warn California officials against hidden threats to privacy and civil liberties
Tesla’s Elon Musk labeled artificial intelligence as our “biggest existential threat.” Apple’s Tim Cook described its potential perils as “profound.” ...
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Legislature Approves New Office of Wildfire Technology Research and Development
California is notorious for being in flames in what seems like an endless wildfire season. Factors including climate change and ...
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California Selects Nonprofit as Broadband Partner
As part of a massive effort to improve broadband infrastructure, the state today announced it is partnering with a third-party ...
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Bill to Regulate Algorithm Bias Dies in Senate
Legislation aiming to eliminate algorithm bias in state IT systems has died in the State Senate. AB 13 by Assemblymember ...
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EDD Seeks Firm to Help Improve Business Processes and Modernize Benefits System
With the hope of improving customer service after an unprecedented surge and backlog of claims, the Employment Development Department is ...
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California to Pilot ‘Digital ID Ecosystem’
As part of its Vision 2023, state technology officials are proposing a system to enable California residents to use a ...
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