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Tony Tran, previously the California Department of Public Health’s chief technology officer, has been selected to lead the department’s IT work as chief information officer.
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Joshua Hurlbert comes to the California High-Speed Rail Authority from Brightline West Trains, which is building high-speed rail from Las Vegas to Southern California.
California’s latest budget update — and the final update for outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom — is expected to reflect stronger-than-expected tax receipts, but analysts warn the state still faces a structural gap.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has issued a request for offers for enhancements to its Electronic Request for Personnel Action system. Responses are due at the end of the month.
Technology titan Google has tapped a veteran of the industry to lead its cybersecurity sales in California.
The San Francisco-based web performance and cybersecurity company said it will be cutting its workforce by 1,100 positions, citing greater reliance on artificial intelligence-powered tools.
The Engaged California platform is once again gathering input; this time, the conversation centers on AI policy and the technology’s impacts on the economy and residents.
The city and county of San Francisco released a request for qualifications aimed at creating a pool of vendors that supply emerging technologies, such as AI.
Top IT leaders from the California Franchise Tax Board will provide an in-depth look at the priorities, challenges and opportunities facing the organization at an exclusive briefing for Industry Insider — California members only in mid-June.
Johnathan Porat, California’s former chief technology officer, has joined the civic tech nonprofit Code for America as its CTO.
The 2026 Information Security Leadership Academy is taking applications from state, county and municipal agencies across California who are currently working in the information security space.
Brann, whose lengthy resume includes time with a number of recognizable companies, has joined the DevSecOps platform as part of its California-focused strategic public-sector team.
Ivy Teng Lei, California’s first chief digital strategy officer, has left the role after about two years with the California Department of Technology.
Alicia Hernandez, an IT leader with more than two decades in the public- and private-sector technology space, has been tapped to serve as the chief technology officer for the city of San Leandro.
Blaine Wasylkiw, the deputy chief technology innovation officer with the California Department of Technology, has announced that he will be joining the state’s Civil Rights Department as its new chief information officer later this month.
Vendors working in the agentic AI and cybersecurity spaces should watch for opportunities coming out of Placer County. Officials are eyeing an expansion of AI tools and the outsourcing of cybersecurity monitoring and response.
Bagelman, who brings more than two decades of industry experience, has joined global cybersecurity firm Trellix as its strategic account manager covering state, local and education in California.
The state’s digital driver’s license and ID program now supports Samsung devices, adding another wallet option for residents using mobile credentials.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed another government technology executive to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of former CIO and California Department of Technology Director Liana Bailey-Crimmins.
A bill known as the Data Center Energy Accountability Act would enact new standards for data centers in California. Supporters say it’s a step toward holding these facilities accountable, but opponents say the proposed law is duplicative and threatens smaller operations.
The Northern California city's updated rules address employee use of AI tools, including image uploads, training requirements and restrictions on work beyond staff expertise.
The one-year-old dashboard helps students plan their path to college while also offering a treasure-trove of educational and career data. The state also has increased the tool’s accessibility.
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