California launched a new AI-powered tool design to accelerate the process of approving building permits. Recent fires destroyed more than 16,000 homes, businesses and other buildings.

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.

A new initiative more widely deploys gernative AI tools the state has been testing across its agencies.

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.

A new data dashboard tracks environmental and health data collected in response to the wildfires that devastated the region this year.

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.

A new program offered by the California State Library offers more than 300,000 e-books and audiobooks to its residents.

Culver City, California, has launched a new warning system with a distinct sound, to be used in incidents like wildfires and earthquakes.

California has launched a new initiative to monitor and reduce methane emissions using satellites.