Louis Stewart, who became the California capital city's first-ever chief innovation officer in 2017, plans to step down Sept. 9, he said.

As the nation contends with its history of racism, two of government's black technology leaders reflect on personal and professional challenges surrounding race and how they intend to use their hard-won positions for positive change.

The city's chief innovation officer says civic tech undergirds a vast array of economic development and strategic initiatives in the state capital.

The funding is a central piece of the city's evolving strategy to build the regional tech economy.

A new initiative called the Sacramento Urban Technology Lab is the California capital's bid to become a global influencer in the emerging technologies market.