The Cal Fire Aviation Tracking and Information System is the state's latest effort to improve its firefighting management systems after last January's devastating Los Angeles blazes.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks onstage during Salesforce’s Dreamforce event on Sept. 17, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)
Kern County, California, Deputy Fire Chief Zachary Wells and Esri's Ryan Lanclos say ALERTCalifornia's new map layer strengthens emergency management and improves community safety.
An aerial view shows homes destroyed in the Eaton Fire along with lots cleared of debris on March 28, 2025 in Altadena, California. (Mario Tama / Getty Images)
California opened applications for $50 million in funding designed to improve connectivity and digital skills, but a federal funding freeze puts the program's future in question.
A report from the California Public Advocates Office shows that capping internet service costs for low-income households would have only a minor affect on providers' profits.