(Getty Images) LA County to share new assessments platform with other California counties As a six-year software modernization project winds down, officials said they're planning to open their technology to other counties around the state. Nov 4, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Yann Schreiber / AFP / Getty Images) There’s more to legacy tech than age, outgoing L.A. County CIO says Bill Kehoe, who's been nominated to be CIO for the State of Washington, said L.A. County's cloud migrations were helpful during the COVID-19 response. Jun 24, 2021 By Benjamin Freed
(Cardmapr / Unsplash) Los Angeles County deploys smartphone vaccine records Using a mobile app like Apple Wallet or Google Pay, COVID-19 vaccine recipients can prove they've received a shot and get reminders for a second dose. Dec 30, 2020 By Ryan Johnston
(Flickr / Robin Kanouse) Homelessness workshop fuels upcoming technology projects in LA County The county is taking a collaborative, community-based approach to understanding its biggest pain points as it attempts to eliminate homelessness. Oct 11, 2018 By Colin Wood
Incompatible file formats led Los Angeles County to drop 118,000 voters in California primary A review of the June 5 mishap concludes it did not happen because of a "printing error," as officials said originally. Aug 1, 2018 By Benjamin Freed
LA County contractor joins list of cloud users found to have lax security settings Millions of telephone call logs, including some residents' home addresses and Social Security numbers, were left accessible. May 22, 2018 By Benjamin Freed
LA firefighters deploy first-ever drone flight to survey Skirball fire destruction After months of navigating red tape and placating privacy concerns from the public, the Los Angeles Fire Department has completed its first drone mission. Dec 12, 2017
King County CIO Bill Kehoe heads to Los Angeles After seven years with the Washington county, the IT leader says he's ready for a new challenge. Sep 21, 2017 By Colin Wood
To retain riders and track buses, Los Angeles County adds free Wi-Fi With ridership on a steady decline, the nation's most populous county is piloting free Wi-Fi on 150 buses spread across the county. Jun 29, 2017 By Jason Shueh
3 counties use Pokemon Go to attract residents to government services County libraries, clerks and public transit are seizing on the Pokemon Go frenzy. Aug 11, 2016 By Kayla Nick-Kearney