Andrell Bower, formerly the city's open data program coordinator, takes over as CDO, where she says issues like homelessness and infrastructure take precedence.

Civil-liberties and religious groups say cameras and audio sensors could be used to spy on people, but officials say such concerns are overstated.

Winners will receive one year of access to specialty planning tools, workshops and the Smart City Council's network of experts.

As cities accumulate more data than ever before, questions emerge of whether they should charge third-party developers who want to use it.

Projects will include energy-efficiency programs, drone policy and internet-connected streetlights.

Disability Rights California claims in a suit filed earlier this month that e-scooters are blocking walkway access for people with disabilities.

The incident, which was first detected Tuesday, has not affected shipping or boating functions, a spokeswoman for the port said.

Smart cities firm DigitalTown wants to expand its digital-currency platform for cities to college towns.

After nearly four years with 'America's finest city,' the government cybersecurity chief and industry advocate looks to the private sector.