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Eyragon Eidam

Eyragon is the Managing Editor for Industry Insider — California. He previously served as the Daily News Editor for Government Technology. He lives in Sacramento, Calif.

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Gone Phishing: L.A. County DPSS Takes Out Suspicious Emails

Parsing through hundreds of suspicious daily emails used to be a human problem for the Los Angeles County’s Department of Public Social Services. Now a bot does the heavy lifting.

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July 26, 2024
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CALFIRE, UC San Diego Get $10.4M Boost for Wildfire System

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the University of California, San Diego will see $10.4 million in general fund investment in the fire-mapping camera system ALERTCalifornia.

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July 25, 2024
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CDT Issues RFP for Corrections Communications, Technology Solution

The California Department of Technology is calling for proposals on an enhanced communications and technology solution for inmates in California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.

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July 24, 2024
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New Name, IT Funding for the Office of Planning and Research

The Office of Planning and Research, now known as the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, is set to receive nearly $8 million for IT infrastructure in 2024 and 2025.

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July 19, 2024
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State Agencies Seeking IT Chief, Project Director

The California Air Resources Board is seeking a chief information officer for its Office of Information Services, while the California Department of Technology is looking for a project director to oversee high-priority initiatives.

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July 16, 2024
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Governor Vetoes Broadband Reporting Requirements Bill

Citing unnecessary work and redundancy, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have put new annual reporting mandates around the state’s Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative.

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July 16, 2024
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Newsom Makes Appointment to State Data and Innovation Office

The Office of Data and Innovation has a new principal analytics engineer in Pleasanton-based Rajesh Veera. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment Friday.

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July 15, 2024
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San Francisco Mayor Taps City-County Insider to Lead IT Operations

Interim Chief Information Officer Michael Makstman has been tapped to lead the city and county’s Department of Technology on a permanent basis.

July 12, 2024
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Roseville Issues RFP for Agenda Management Software

The solution will help to streamline the administrative process associated with the creation and management of the City Council agenda.

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July 11, 2024
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CDT, Cal OES Issue RFQ for NextGen 911 Project Management Services

Earlier this week, the California Department of Technology released a request for quotations for a contractor to manage the state’s move to a next-generation 911 system.

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July 10, 2024
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Long Beach Preps for Land Management System RFP

The city of Long Beach will soon be releasing a request for proposals for the replacement of its on-premises legacy Enterprise Land Management solution.

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July 09, 2024
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Local Governments Are on the Prowl for IT, Cyber Talent

The cities of Oakland, Oxnard and Calaveras County are searching for senior-level IT and cybersecurity professionals to join their ranks.

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July 08, 2024
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Here’s What DGS Has Planned for 2024-25

You may have missed the release of the Department of General Services’ 2024-25 Strategic Plan in late May. Here’s what the plan says and how it could impact the department’s vendor customers.

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July 05, 2024
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Vendor Opportunities Open in San Jose, L.A. County, San Diego

Several local open solicitations — with deadlines fast approaching — could be worth a look for the right vendors.

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July 03, 2024
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CDT Issues New Technology Letter on GenAI Updates

The California Department of Technology has issued a new technology letter relating to generative AI directives, policies and guidelines.

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July 02, 2024
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State Parks Department Pulls New CIO from Private Sector

Rod Wallin, a private-sector IT veteran, has been tapped to lead technology efforts for the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

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July 01, 2024
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Pre-Solicitation: Cannabis Control Seeks New Tracking System

The Department of Cannabis Control is looking to build a new system to help its law enforcement arm track investigations into illegal commercial activity.

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June 28, 2024
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CDT Updates Agency IT Training, Employee Development Guidance

The California Department of Technology has issued new guidance in a technology letter, directing agencies to assess employee training needs and use available CDT training resources before other options.

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June 27, 2024
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After Negotiations, Newsom Signs Budget and Gives State of the State

There’s been a flurry of activity this week around the state budget, and the state finally has a signed law. The governor also gave his long-awaited State of the State address.

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June 26, 2024
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CDT, DGS to Begin Requiring Vendors to Report Generative AI

A new form is being introduced into the solicitation process that will require vendors to disclose the use of any generative AI technology, IT and procurement officials said in a Tuesday vendor forum.

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June 25, 2024
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‘Excited and Torn’: L.A.’s Innovation Committee OKs Procurement System Upgrade

The city of Los Angeles’ Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee has approved $700,000 worth of enhancements to its existing procurement and contracting systems. But the plans weren’t as exciting or innovative as some officials had hoped.

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June 24, 2024
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Santa Monica City Manager Appoints New CIO

Feroz Merchhiya has been tapped to lead the city’s Information Services Department. Merchhiya brings both public- and private-sector experience to the role.

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June 21, 2024
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CDT to Host Vendor Forum on GenAI Procurement

The event will cover the state’s generative AI procurement guidelines and offer vendors an opportunity to ask the burning questions they have about the new process.

June 20, 2024
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EDD Announces Expanded Benefits Payment Capabilities

The Employment Development Department announced a new direct-deposit option for benefits recipients.

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June 18, 2024
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L.A. County Public Health Issues Phishing Attack Notification

Bad actors compromised the email accounts of more than 50 Los Angeles County Department of Public Health employees, gaining access to potentially sensitive client information.

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June 17, 2024
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San Francisco Seeks Data Services, Qualified UASI Vendors

The city and county of San Francisco is looking for a vendor to provide data and evaluation services for its Department of Early Childhood, and an ongoing request for qualifications seeks tech and other vendors for its Urban Area Security Initiatives.

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June 14, 2024
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Newsom Appoints Cybersecurity Integration Center Commander

Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the appointment of Edward Bómbita as commander of the state’s Cybersecurity Integration Center within the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

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June 14, 2024
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Eyes on the Road: SF Supervisors OK Automated Surveillance Program

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency got the OK this week to pursue its plan for automated speed enforcement in 33 locations throughout the city — and vendors got a new bidding opportunity.

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June 13, 2024
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AI on Hold? Senate Passes Bill to Protect Call Center Jobs

As the conversation around girding state workers from the impacts of generative AI heats up, one advancing bill could establish new rules for state and local government call centers.

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June 12, 2024
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L.A. County Issues Multiple Hardware, Software Solicitations

Los Angeles County’s Internal Services Department has several open solicitations for IT goods and services that are set to close later this month.

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June 11, 2024
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