- Sacramento’s population has topped 500,000 for the first time, and the city grew at the fastest rate among the 10 largest cities in California, according to new data from the state Department of Finance.
- Bay Area Rapid Transit is cracking down on scofflaws with the help of digital technology. Fare evaders cited twice in a 12-month period will be reported to the California Franchise Tax Board. It will take money out of a tax refund or lottery winnings.
- Blockchain, the distributed digital ledger technology, is still somewhat shrouded in mystery and has that futuristic feel about it. But it may be right around the corner for health care.
- How might local governments become truly user-centered? By fundamentally changing the ways in which they operate, and the methods by which they work to understand and meet resident needs.
- Many people who are comfortable with online banking also use an app to send or receive money — Zelle, Venmo, whatever. Here's a word of caution.
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