Code for America’s New California Partnership Targets Food Stamp ‘Participation Gap’
GetCalFresh.org allows Golden State residents to apply for SNAP benefits via mobile phone. “You can do it wherever you are.”
The Tech That Helps San Francisco Process Its Wastewater
PHOTOS: Treating raw sewage and stormwater involves a maze of pipes and plenty of data analytics, too.
How an ‘Old Retread’ Like Jerry Brown Has Triumphed Over Chris Christie
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: New York prepares to sue feds over possible health care action; Iowa speed-camera lawsuits; and a Florida community is recovering from sinkhole that swallowed two homes.
Parched Valley’s Eminent Domain Fight Over Thirsty L.A.’s Century-Old Land Grab
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: ‘Somebody dropped the ball,’ in Wilmington, Del.; Trump denies North Dakota governor’s request; and N.Y.C. mayor’s new war on rats.
San Francisco’s Really Expensive Parking Predicament
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Maryland’s new approach to bail; Louisiana’s struggles with swamp rats; and ditching coin-operated parking meters.
How One Bay Area CIO Is Moving His County to the Cloud
Hyperconverged infrastructure has meant major savings for San Mateo County, California, as it bridges the technology divide between its disconnected and affluent cities.
The Poverty Just Over the Hills From Silicon Valley
The South Coast, a 30-mile drive from Palo Alto, is facing an affordable-housing shortage that is jeopardizing its agricultural heritage.
Seeking Justice: ‘Are We Punishing People for Being Sick?’
Addressing mental health in the criminal justice system, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey outlines a "blueprint for change."
Using a Therapeutic Probation Approach, Rather Than a Punitive One
San Diego County’s Trauma Responsive Unit presents traumatized kids in custody with conflict resolution options.
Justice Department Joins Accessible Housing Suit Against Los Angeles
Is it a money grab by the Trump administration?
A New U.S. 'Shadow Government on Climate Change' Emerges to Defy Trump
The Paris Agreement accidentally created a backdoor for U.S. states, local governments and companies to comply with the goals international climate pact, even if the president is backing out.
San José Looks to Integrate Autonomous Vehicles Into Its Transportation Strategy
Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement will likely speed up the push to embrace self-driving cars in the sustainability-minded and tech-oriented California city.
L.A. Is Ready to Build Even More Transit. But There’s Always a But.
Projects like completing the long-awaited Westside subway could be way ahead of schedule—assuming federal support will be there.
Why Trees Are L.A.'s 'Water-Saving Heroes'
"There's this assumption that we need abundant irrigation to support trees," according to researchers. "But we can drastically reduce water use and still have trees."
Laguna Beach Cries ‘Self Defense’ With Drone Ban
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Portland police officer called ‘racist serial killer;’ Minneapolis tip dispute; and Seattle residents oppose youth jail.
Why California’s Wet Winter May Make the Wildfire Danger Worse
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Georgia cuts 7,251 people from food stamps; Iowa’s new governor; and N.D. Republicans decry Trump’s rural cuts.
California Landslide Closes Large Swath of Pacific Coast Highway
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: People can record Seattle police; no 'lunch shaming' in Nevada county; and a Michigan town's public school PR problem
Feds to Sign-Off on Funding Agreement That Had Been in Doubt for California Rail Project
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao had voiced uncertainty about the agreement in recent days.
Booting Out the Homeless and Kicking the Can Down the Road
Banning unsheltered people from city hall grounds at night and on weekends is a reactive move, not a proactive one. What else can be done in Santa Cruz?
L.A.’s New Virtual Assistant ‘Chip’ Is Making the City’s Bidding Process More Competitive
Expect to see the AI explaining other digital services in the near future.
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