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After pandemic-era delays and fraud, officials point to technology upgrades and expanded call centers — but warn legacy systems and funding concerns remain.
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What to Know:
- The California Department of Justice received $11.2 million for the Firearms Information Technology Modernization project and additional funding for CLETS-DMV integration and the gaming license system overhaul.
- The Employment Development Department secured $124.2 million in a one-time allocation for year 4 of the EDDNext initiative.
- Major funding is flowing to the Department of Industrial Relations, including Cal/OSHA’s $18.2 million data overhaul and other projects.
The county was given a seventh-place award in this year's Digital Counties program.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has created a new industry working group and mandate for state agencies centered on improving government efficiencies.
Blaize Holdings’ infrastructure contract with a Hong Kong firm signals national momentum for Sacramento’s tech sector, despite mixed local impact.
What to Know:
- A recent audit criticized Cal/OSHA’s reliance on outdated systems, urging the agency to adopt a digital case management system by 2027.
- Cal/OSHA officials say they had already begun addressing these issues, with a modernization project scheduled to go live in 2027 and supported by $18.2 million in one-time funding.
- The Department of Industrial Relations, which oversees Cal/OSHA, is also receiving significant investments in technology, including $44.9 million for various IT projects.
The Employment Development Department is looking for qualified applicants for the position within its Enterprise Applications Section.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services last week notified the federal Office of Management and Budget of a proposed rule involving a “weighted selection process” for the visa. What exactly that means remains unclear.
The county was given a sixth-place award in this year's Digital Counties program.
The AI-powered observability platform Dynatrace has tapped Andriola to serve as its new market and business development executive and chief artificial intelligence officer.
The county was given a sixth-place award in this year's Digital Counties program.
What to Know:
- The California Independent System Operator is launching a pilot program using AI software to improve the efficiency of managing planned and unplanned transmission grid outages.
- The program could significantly enhance operational efficiency and contribute to a more modernized and resilient grid.
What to Know:
- Scale AI is laying off approximately 200 full-time employees and 500 contractors just weeks after a $14.3 billion investment from Facebook parent company Meta.
- Despite the layoffs, Scale AI remains well-funded and plans to increase head count in its enterprise and government-facing business units later this year.
What to Know:
- The solicitation seeks a vendor for the maintenance and upgrade of existing access control and surveillance systems at six locations in Rancho Cordova and Vacaville.
- The vendor selected for the project will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading critical security infrastructure, including cameras, access badge readers and server cabinet security systems.
- Responses are due by Aug. 13, and a mandatory site tour will be held July 24 and 25.
What to Know
- L.A. Metro is implementing new technology, including tap-to-pay fare systems and augmented reality navigation, to improve convenience for riders.
- Ridership has grown by over 53 percent in the past four years, with significant efforts to enhance services ahead of events like the FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.
The county was given a fifth-place award in this year's Digital Counties program.
A new report highlights the state’s dominance in AI talent, innovation and investment. California’s metro areas are leading the nation in AI readiness, with major tech hubs like San Jose and Los Angeles ranking highly.
The Center for Digital Government gave Nevada County fourth place in this year's Digital Counties program.
The briefing, to be held in Sacramento in November, will delve into the work the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is undergoing and its future plans.
The county's Public Works Department aims to release a solicitation for AI video detection systems to help it gauge travel times in the South Bay, in partnership with several cities and a transit agency.
The agency awarded $35 million to nearly 150 local agencies, 11 of which will use it for purposes including purchasing laboratory equipment and advancing data collection.
The county was given a third-place award in this year's Digital Counties program.
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