The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum hosted the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games, and is expected to do so again in 2028. (Ernst Haas / Getty Images) Los Angeles prepares to be ‘smart’ ahead of 2028 Olympics City CIO Ted Ross said a new "smart-city" plan is a roadmap for agencies to follow in the build-up to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Jun 9, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
Archer Aviation says it’s building a fleet of electric-powered aircraft to serve as taxis in Los Angeles. (Archer Aviation) Los Angeles wants flying taxis in the next three years A brand-new aviation company will try to realize Mayor Eric Garcetti's dream of flying taxis in the nation's second-biggest city. Feb 25, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) LA needs a long-term digital services strategy, says city controller A new report from Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin urges the creation of a digital services unit and greater governance to ensure that extended disruptions caused the… Oct 1, 2020 By Ryan Johnston
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (Eric Garcetti / Flickr) LA mayor wants $80 million to refresh police department’s ‘backwards’ technology Many of the department's workstations are more than seven years old and can reportedly take as long as 20 minutes to boot up. Apr 1, 2019 By Colin Wood
Experts survey a building severely damaged in the 1994 Northridge earthquake in Los Angeles. (Getty Images) Los Angeles launches earthquake detection app ShakeAlertLA runs on data collected by a network of seismic sensors designed to give residents precious seconds to brace themselves for major tremors. Jan 2, 2019 By Benjamin Freed
LA transit embraces QR codes and optical readers The city has upgraded its subway and train stations with optical readers that officials say will shorten transfer times. Jan 4, 2018
LA launches CyberLab to share more threat information with region’s businesses The new tech platform and public-private partnership aims to protect critical IT infrastructure and aid businesses to fight cyberattacks in real time. Aug 16, 2017
L.A.’s new tech spending policy outlines ‘consultant’ role for IT agency Under a new plan, the city’s IT department works alongside — but does not control — other agencies’ IT efforts. Aug 8, 2016
Los Angeles IT department jumps into action as fire rages near city boundary The city’s information technology department is providing support to fire and emergency personnel as officials work to contain the San Fernando fire. Jul 26, 2016
Los Angeles mayor appoints tech adviser after CTO departure On the same day that Los Angeles CTO Peter Marx told StateScoop he had left city government, Mayor Eric Garcetti reshuffled his technology leadership. Jul 12, 2016