Pruitt’s States’ Rights Double-Standard on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The EPA administrator hopes to curtail California’s aggressive fuel economy standards having already backed the authority of states loosening clean air controls.
San José Mayor Quits FCC Broadband Group Citing ‘Predetermined, Industry-Favoring Outcome’
Liccardo’s resignation reflected critic’s frustration over the committee focus on industry concerns with state and local government.
Oakland’s Website Overhaul Is Underway
A new Design League embedded with city departments is helping identify which services to digitize.
Deadly Mudflows Tear Through Southern California Neighborhoods
Emergency managers and first responders anticipated dealing with a second disaster in and near areas recently burned in wildfires. But the destruction is worse than expected in some places.
Class-Action Lawsuits Could Pressure Utilities to Update Practices Following Wildfires
Southern California Edison faces litigation and is accused of negligence following the largest fire on record in the Golden State.
Mapping the Post-Wildfire Landslide Risk in California’s Burn Zones
With heavy rain predicted in some areas, this U.S. Geological Survey tool shows where the hazards of highest concern are located.
Trump Administration Eyes as ‘Much as Possible’ for Expanded Offshore Drilling
A number of state and local officials are opposing the leasing of previously protected waters.
Why a City’s or County’s First Autonomous Vehicle Project Should Be ‘Boring’
Localities like Contra Costa County are piloting non-consumer AVs like shuttles, which are great for getting early feedback and benefit all residents.
Sacramento's 5G Broadband Bet
Fifth-generation wireless isn’t yet a reality, but Sacramento Chief Information Officer Maria MacGunigal sees the city’s Verizon deal as a something that will hopefully “generate excitement from other carriers to want to invest.”
With California’s Largest Wildfire on Record Nearly Contained, Officials Warn of New Danger
The Thomas Fire has been winding down but the risk of mudslides has put state and local agencies on alert. “Every canyon within this burn zone is at risk.”
These L.A. Startups Are What Stand Between Hackers and Your Medical Devices
Some of the most important cybersecurity work is happening in nondescript offices across the nation.
California Says the Only Safe Way to Talk on Your Cell Phone Is to Text
The California guidelines have been in the works since 2009, but after 27 draft versions the state abandoned the document without publishing it before before a judge compelled their release.
A Tech-Enabled Effort to Fight Census Undercounting in San José
There’s a Jan. 15 deadline for localities to update their residential address lists for the U.S. Census Bureau.
In California’s Wildfires, a Looming Threat to Climate Goals
The state’s environmental regulations are known to be stringent, but they have limits: They apply only to human-caused emissions.
City Hall Transition Underway as San Francisco Remembers Ed Lee
Acting Mayor London Breed: “He was humble and determined no matter what job he held. He was fair and collaborative no matter the heat of the moment. What mattered was helping his fellow San Franciscans.”
How an Innovative Tech Fund Is Helping to Expand Internet Access in California’s Low-Income Communities
A new report details five “overarching strategies” to close the digital divide.
L.A. Cyber Center Hopes to Be a Model for Cities Nationwide
During the past four years, Los Angeles has centralized its cyber operations using models developed by the federal government and industry sectors.
Did Climate Change Worsen the Southern California Fires?
Seven of the state’s 10 largest modern wildfires have occurred in the last 14 years.
De-energized Power Lines Can’t Spark Wildfires
It’s a simple strategy: Let technology tell you exactly when to cut power in weather conditions that can fuel a major blaze. But utilities and regulators still have to learn how to do it right.
Santa Ana Winds Fuel Quickly Moving Fire in Southern California
After an already difficult year across the West, dangerous fire weather conditions continue in parts of the Golden State.
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