(Getty Images) Los Angeles selects software vendor for new digital permitting, licensing system With the new software, the city's upcoming system will make the building permit and license process in Los Angeles completely digital. Nov 14, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
Los Angeles Chief Information Officer Ted Ross poses for a photo with representatives from the Yerevan, Armenia, mayor’s office and city council. (Ted Ross / City of Los Angeles) What was Los Angeles’ top tech official doing in Armenia? Talking about digital government, of course. Jul 29, 2024 By Colin Wood
Priorities Podcast With new mayor, Los Angeles IT office prepares for new priorities On the Priorities podcast, Los Angeles CIO Ted Ross says the city’s IT operation is ready to execute on Mayor Karen Bass’ agenda. Feb 16, 2023 By StateScoop Staff
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass under pressure from Andre Iguaodola of the Golden State Warriors during on Oct. 19, 2021. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP / Getty Images) Adjusting to new mayor, Los Angeles CIO looks to the Lakers Los Angeles CIO Ted Ross spoke about the transition to new Mayor Karen Bass, and LeBron James breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record. Feb 15, 2023 By Benjamin Freed
Priorities Podcast Los Angeles’ controller loves data visualizations On the Priorities podcast, Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin says data visualizations are a key way to make government accessible. Oct 6, 2022 By StateScoop Staff
Ron Galperin (Jerritt Clark / Getty Images) L.A. controller publishes emergency readiness maps Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin's office published a set of maps designed to prepare residents for flooding, wildfires and heat waves. Sep 29, 2022 By Colin Wood
Priorities Podcast A closer look at how Florida is rebuilding IT operations On the Priorities podcast, Florida CIO James Grant offers his insights on why this iteration of Florida IT might be the right one. Sep 15, 2022 By StateScoop Staff
Two security guards talk on the campus of the closed McKinley School, part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) system, in Compton, California, just south of Los Angeles, on April 28, 2020. (Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images) Los Angeles Unified School District reports ransomware attack The Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation's second-biggest K-12 system, said a ransomware attack is not expected to disrupt classes. Sep 6, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, home of the USC Trojans and the 2028 Summer Olympics. (AaronP / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images) Redefining ‘smart cities’ while preparing for the Olympics As Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympics, city CIO Ted Ross and San Francisco CIO Linda Gerull discussed what "smart city" means now. Aug 25, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
Priorities Podcast How open data helps cities be more accountable On the Priorities Podcast: Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin outlines how his office uses data in its audits and reports on city operations. Mar 3, 2022 By StateScoop Staff